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Visit our blog at www.itbabble.comEpisode 163 - Momo is Stupid<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_13367605.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) Tony’s travel tips
a) Carry ons - you know the size!
b) Fast Food on domestic flights - terrible smell
c) Headphones all the time - Bumbling bumblers
2) Linking Google Slides by Patrick Cauley
a) https://itbabble.com/2019/02/22/linking-google-slides/
b) Works with charts and graphs from Sheets
c) https://support.google.com/docs/answer/7009814?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
3) HoloLens 2
a) For industry more than education or consumer
b) https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/hololens/hardware
4) Momo challenge
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Momo_Challenge
a) Streisand effect - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect
b) Why do schools feel they need to take action on these known hoaxes?
c) Slenderman - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slender_Man
d) 2016 Clown sightings - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_clown_sightings
e) Do a little research before acting
Watch out for real scams such as phishing emails and fake calls
https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2019-03-11T16_31_57-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2019-03-11T16_31_57-07_00Mon, 11 Mar 2019 23:31:57 +00002019-03-112019-03-11https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2019-03-11T16_31_57-07_00
IT Babble1937no1) Tony’s travel tips
a) Carry ons - you know the size!
b) Fast Food on domestic flights - terrible smell
c) Headphones all the time - Bumbling bumblers
2) Linking Google Slides by Patrick Cauley
a) https://itbabble.com/2019/02/22/linking-google-slides/
b) Works with charts and graphs from Sheets
c) https://support.google.com/docs/answer/7009814?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
3) HoloLens 2
a) For industry more than education or consumer
b) https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/hololens/hardware
4) Momo challenge
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Momo_Challenge
a) Streisand effect - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streisand_effect
b) Why do schools feel they need to take action on these known hoaxes?
c) Slenderman - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slender_Man
d) 2016 Clown sightings - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_clown_sightings
e) Do a little research before acting
Watch out for real scams such as phishing emails and fake calls
1) Tony’s travel tips
a) Carry ons - you know the size!
b) Fast Food on domestic flights - terr...Episode 162 - CAPTCHAS Suck!<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_13258592.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) Tony’s holiday
2) Finally - displays are moving in the right direction by Patrick
a) https://itbabble.com/2019/01/29/finally-displays-are-moving-in-the-right-direction/
b) Not overthinking it
3) CAPTCHAS suck
a) BUSES! FRICKING BUSES!!
b) Filling in an online form for an event at school
c) CAPTCHAS - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAPTCHA
4) Report Cards - Hell on Earth? Or Really Helpful Documents?
a) Long format unnecessary?
b) Standards vs Grades
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IT Babble2107no1) Tony’s holiday
2) Finally - displays are moving in the right direction by Patrick
a) https://itbabble.com/2019/01/29/finally-displays-are-moving-in-the-right-direction/
b) Not overthinking it
3) CAPTCHAS suck
a) BUSES! FRICKING BUSES!!
b) Filling in an online form for an event at school
c) CAPTCHAS - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAPTCHA
4) Report Cards - Hell on Earth? Or Really Helpful Documents?
a) Long format unnecessary?
b) Standards vs Grades
1) Tony’s holiday
2) Finally - displays are moving in the right direction by Patrick
a) https...Episode 161 - It's a HOAX!<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_13207954.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) Virtual Reality - I am hopeful for its future by Patrick Cauley
a) https://itbabble.com/2019/01/10/virtual-reality-i-am-hopeful-for-its-future/
b) PSVR - https://www.playstation.com/en-us/explore/playstation-vr/
2) Story Time with Uncle Tony -
Facebook copy and paste text to see posts from old friends
a) Afraid to copy and paste
b) Tony retyped it in TextEdit - instead of copy and paste
c) Facebook linking these accounts due to same content (hypothesis)
3) Consumer Electronics Show 2019
a) Samsung’s MicroLED - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MicroLED
b) LG rollable TV - https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/12/17/18145866/lg-rollable-tv-ces-2019-commercial-sale
c) New laptops
d) LG Gram
e) Cheaper Chromebooks
f) Lenovo Laptops
g) Apple Airplay on most TV’s
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IT Babble2473no1) Virtual Reality - I am hopeful for its future by Patrick Cauley
a) https://itbabble.com/2019/01/10/virtual-reality-i-am-hopeful-for-its-future/
b) PSVR - https://www.playstation.com/en-us/explore/playstation-vr/
2) Story Time with Uncle Tony -
Facebook copy and paste text to see posts from old friends
a) Afraid to copy and paste
b) Tony retyped it in TextEdit - instead of copy and paste
c) Facebook linking these accounts due to same content (hypothesis)
3) Consumer Electronics Show 2019
a) Samsung’s MicroLED - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MicroLED
b) LG rollable TV - https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/12/17/18145866/lg-rollable-tv-ces-2019-commercial-sale
c) New laptops
d) LG Gram
e) Cheaper Chromebooks
f) Lenovo Laptops
g) Apple Airplay on most TV’s
1) Virtual Reality - I am hopeful for its future by Patrick Cauley
a) https://itbabble.com/2019/...Episode 160 - AI Still Sucks<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_13181234.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) Good article or Facebook hit piece?
Beware Silicon Valley’s Gifts to Our Schools
https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/12/silicon-valley-school-programs-tech-toys-do-more-harm-than-good/
2) Tony loves the new Ubuntu, more arguments for a Chrome Based environment and App Stream- OR - just Ubuntu and Amazon without Google Overlords
a) https://www.ubuntu.com/
b) App Stream runs well - https://aws.amazon.com/appstream2/
3) Crisis plan for IT departments
You Need Power or You’re Gonna Have a Bad Time
a) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1musexE29t1HkVZUDZp9jYgg-GgniSaZW4zQdkDcktxc/edit#gid=0
b)What happens in a bad day?
3) AI Still Sucks
Service that monitors G Suite and Office 365 schools.
a) It looks at email and Google Drive/OneDrive documents
b)Can read text in pictures
c) Looks for drug mentions, violence or gun use, self harm, profanity and cyber bullying
d) 91,661 issues reported - none that require any action from administration
Links:
https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/
How to understand it:
http://data.ap.org/projects/2015/infrastructure/apme/power-grid/reliability-metrics.html
http://www.thegreenmechanics.com/2012/05/how-do-you-calculate-saidi.html
https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2018-12-30T13_25_00-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2018-12-30T13_25_00-08_00Sun, 30 Dec 2018 21:25:00 +00002018-12-302018-12-30https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2018-12-30T13_25_00-08_00
IT Babble2904no1) Good article or Facebook hit piece?
Beware Silicon Valley’s Gifts to Our Schools
https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/12/silicon-valley-school-programs-tech-toys-do-more-harm-than-good/
2) Tony loves the new Ubuntu, more arguments for a Chrome Based environment and App Stream- OR - just Ubuntu and Amazon without Google Overlords
a) https://www.ubuntu.com/
b) App Stream runs well - https://aws.amazon.com/appstream2/
3) Crisis plan for IT departments
You Need Power or You’re Gonna Have a Bad Time
a) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1musexE29t1HkVZUDZp9jYgg-GgniSaZW4zQdkDcktxc/edit#gid=0
b)What happens in a bad day?
3) AI Still Sucks
Service that monitors G Suite and Office 365 schools.
a) It looks at email and Google Drive/OneDrive documents
b)Can read text in pictures
c) Looks for drug mentions, violence or gun use, self harm, profanity and cyber bullying
d) 91,661 issues reported - none that require any action from administration
Links:
https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/eia861/
How to understand it:
http://data.ap.org/projects/2015/infrastructure/apme/power-grid/reliability-metrics.html
http://www.thegreenmechanics.com/2012/05/how-do-you-calculate-saidi.html
1) Good article or Facebook hit piece?
Beware Silicon Valley’s Gifts to Our Schools
https://ww...Episode 159 - Virtual Nope!<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_13111759.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) Apple’s New Hardware
a) MacBook Air - https://www.apple.com/macbook-air/
b) Mac Mini - https://www.apple.com/mac-mini/
c) iPad Pro - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/
2) VR Headset
My Hands On Experience
a) Lenovo Mirage Solo - https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/virtual-reality-and-smart-devices/virtual-and-augmented-reality/lenovo-mirage-solo/Mirage-Solo/p/ZZIRZRHVR01
b) Not ready for mainstream anything
3) Google and LDAP
a) https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/identity-security/simplifying-identity-and-access-management-for-more-businesses
b) Pricing - https://cloud.google.com/identity-cp/
c) LDAP - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightweight_Directory_Access_Protocol
https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2018-11-21T08_20_00-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2018-11-21T08_20_00-08_00Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:20:00 +00002018-12-302018-11-21https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2018-11-21T08_20_00-08_00
IT Babble2571no1) Apple’s New Hardware
a) MacBook Air - https://www.apple.com/macbook-air/
b) Mac Mini - https://www.apple.com/mac-mini/
c) iPad Pro - https://www.apple.com/ipad-pro/
2) VR Headset
My Hands On Experience
a) Lenovo Mirage Solo - https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/virtual-reality-and-smart-devices/virtual-and-augmented-reality/lenovo-mirage-solo/Mirage-Solo/p/ZZIRZRHVR01
b) Not ready for mainstream anything
3) Google and LDAP
a) https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/identity-security/simplifying-identity-and-access-management-for-more-businesses
b) Pricing - https://cloud.google.com/identity-cp/
c) LDAP - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightweight_Directory_Access_Protocol
1) Apple’s New Hardware
a) MacBook Air - https://www.apple.com/macbook-air/
b) Mac Mini - http...Episode 158 - Trends? Maybe not<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_13072525.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) Apple, Microsoft and Amazon’s events
a) Apple - https://www.macrumors.com/2018/09/12/everything-apple-announced-2018-iphone-event/
b) Microsoft - 3) https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/2/17923080/microsoft-event-2018-announcements-news-surface-laptop-windows-10-updates
c) Amazon - https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/20/17882582/amazon-event-september-2018-echo-alexa-speaker-news
https://aws.amazon.com/deeplens/
d) https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-tab-s4/
New Apple Event - October 30th
2)Ch
romebook
Project Streaming - a) https://projectstream.google.com/aco/invite
b) https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/01/google-gets-into-game-streaming-with-project-stream-and-assassins-creed-odyssey-in-chrome/
3) Predictions, Patience and Observations by Patrick
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/09/23/predictions-patience-and-observation/
b) Beware of predictions and getting “caught up” in the moment.
4) Tony topic: Scheduling - Don’t be a trendsetter.
a) Steve Jobs Lost Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBh5_j4a1yo
aSc
b) Timetable: https://www.asctimetables.com/
https://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/the-cj-cup-at-nine-bridges.html
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IT Babble2448no1) Apple, Microsoft and Amazon’s events
a) Apple - https://www.macrumors.com/2018/09/12/everything-apple-announced-2018-iphone-event/
b) Microsoft - 3) https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/2/17923080/microsoft-event-2018-announcements-news-surface-laptop-windows-10-updates
c) Amazon - https://www.theverge.com/2018/9/20/17882582/amazon-event-september-2018-echo-alexa-speaker-news
https://aws.amazon.com/deeplens/
d) https://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-tab-s4/
New Apple Event - October 30th
2)Ch
romebook
Project Streaming - a) https://projectstream.google.com/aco/invite
b) https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/01/google-gets-into-game-streaming-with-project-stream-and-assassins-creed-odyssey-in-chrome/
3) Predictions, Patience and Observations by Patrick
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/09/23/predictions-patience-and-observation/
b) Beware of predictions and getting “caught up” in the moment.
4) Tony topic: Scheduling - Don’t be a trendsetter.
a) Steve Jobs Lost Interview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBh5_j4a1yo
aSc
b) Timetable: https://www.asctimetables.com/
https://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/the-cj-cup-at-nine-bridges.html
1) Apple, Microsoft and Amazon’s events
a) Apple - https://www.macrumors.com/2018/09/12/everythi...Episode 157 - Welcome Back<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_12998216.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) School’s back in session!
2) Goals for this year?
3) New tech for this year?
a)Amazon App Stream
b) https://aws.amazon.com/appstream2/
c) Make sure you have educational pricing -
d) contact Tony for support
e) Laser Printer - https://glowforge.com/
f) https://www.rolanddga.com/products/3d
4) Apple Event this week - anything we would like to see?
5) Windows Surface Go
a) https://bit.ly/2NWySj3
b) Lenovo YogaBook 2
c) https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/6/1/17416526/lenovo-yoga-book-2-pro
FYI:
They have a TEEN Program:
http://www.iub.edu/~iumakes/
https://www.fablabs.io/labs/acplgeorgetownmakerlab
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IT Babble2913no1) School’s back in session!
2) Goals for this year?
3) New tech for this year?
a)Amazon App Stream
b) https://aws.amazon.com/appstream2/
c) Make sure you have educational pricing -
d) contact Tony for support
e) Laser Printer - https://glowforge.com/
f) https://www.rolanddga.com/products/3d
4) Apple Event this week - anything we would like to see?
5) Windows Surface Go
a) https://bit.ly/2NWySj3
b) Lenovo YogaBook 2
c) https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/6/1/17416526/lenovo-yoga-book-2-pro
FYI:
They have a TEEN Program:
http://www.iub.edu/~iumakes/
https://www.fablabs.io/labs/acplgeorgetownmakerlab
1) School’s back in session!
2) Goals for this year?
3) New tech for this year?
a)Amazon ...Episode 156 - Angry Grandpa<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_12912321.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) World Cup Fever & 4th of July
2) Important High Sierra Changes for IT Admins by Adam Engst of TidBITS
a) https://tidbits.com/2017/09/11/important-high-sierra-changes-for-it-admins/
b) It is very hard to do
c) MDM Solutions - Why pay to push out a free image
d) Mac Migration Assistant - https://support.apple.com/en-us/ht204350
e) Mac OS Server - https://www.apple.com/macos/server/
f) Deploy Studio - http://www.deploystudio.com/
g) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIV6Bt3L1ks
3) Tech Savvy, Are You Sure? By Tony DePrato
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/07/05/tech-savvy-are-your-sure/
b) Thinking long term
c) Making tactical decisions
4) Airtame
Wireless streaming for a mixed environment
a) www.airtame.com
b) Set up
c) Digital signage
d) Cloud management
e) $249-$299 USD
f) Who is this good for?
g) Barco - http://www.barco.com
5) Chromebook monitoring tools - GoGuardian vs Netop
a) https://www.netop.com/
b) https://www.goguardian.com/
c) What’s the same?
d) What’s different
e) What my school went with?
https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2018-07-23T06_35_06-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2018-07-23T06_35_06-07_00Mon, 23 Jul 2018 13:35:06 +00002018-12-302018-07-23https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2018-07-23T06_35_06-07_00
IT Babble2552no1) World Cup Fever & 4th of July
2) Important High Sierra Changes for IT Admins by Adam Engst of TidBITS
a) https://tidbits.com/2017/09/11/important-high-sierra-changes-for-it-admins/
b) It is very hard to do
c) MDM Solutions - Why pay to push out a free image
d) Mac Migration Assistant - https://support.apple.com/en-us/ht204350
e) Mac OS Server - https://www.apple.com/macos/server/
f) Deploy Studio - http://www.deploystudio.com/
g) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIV6Bt3L1ks
3) Tech Savvy, Are You Sure? By Tony DePrato
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/07/05/tech-savvy-are-your-sure/
b) Thinking long term
c) Making tactical decisions
4) Airtame
Wireless streaming for a mixed environment
a) www.airtame.com
b) Set up
c) Digital signage
d) Cloud management
e) $249-$299 USD
f) Who is this good for?
g) Barco - http://www.barco.com
5) Chromebook monitoring tools - GoGuardian vs Netop
a) https://www.netop.com/
b) https://www.goguardian.com/
c) What’s the same?
d) What’s different
e) What my school went with?
1) World Cup Fever & 4th of July
2) Important High Sierra Changes for IT Admins by Adam Engst ...Episode 155 - Gamechanger<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_12846350.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) In 2018, Windows died at home and nobody cared by Jason Perlow of ZDNET
a) https://www.zdnet.com/article/in-2018-windows-died-at-home-and-nobody-cared/
b) K-12 and Higher education still uses laptops/desktops
2) Your Smartphone is the Best Computer You Own by David Pierce NO :)
a) https://www.wsj.com/articles/your-phone-is-the-best-computer-you-ownso-use-it-more-1527084001
b) Schools typically follow business
c) Should schools ditch laptops for “mobile” devices
3) iPads vs. Chromebooks: Part 2 by Patrick Cauley
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/06/04/ipads-vs-chromebooks-part-2-2018/
b) Chromebooks it is!
c) Interesting results of the student survey
4) The accidental BYOD solution by Tony DePrato
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/06/06/the-accidental-byod-solution/
b) Amazon Workspaces
c) Amazon Education - https://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?&docId=1000412651
d) WINE for Ubuntu - https://wiki.winehq.org/Ubuntu
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IT Babble2705no1) In 2018, Windows died at home and nobody cared by Jason Perlow of ZDNET
a) https://www.zdnet.com/article/in-2018-windows-died-at-home-and-nobody-cared/
b) K-12 and Higher education still uses laptops/desktops
2) Your Smartphone is the Best Computer You Own by David Pierce NO :)
a) https://www.wsj.com/articles/your-phone-is-the-best-computer-you-ownso-use-it-more-1527084001
b) Schools typically follow business
c) Should schools ditch laptops for “mobile” devices
3) iPads vs. Chromebooks: Part 2 by Patrick Cauley
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/06/04/ipads-vs-chromebooks-part-2-2018/
b) Chromebooks it is!
c) Interesting results of the student survey
4) The accidental BYOD solution by Tony DePrato
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/06/06/the-accidental-byod-solution/
b) Amazon Workspaces
c) Amazon Education - https://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/?&docId=1000412651
d) WINE for Ubuntu - https://wiki.winehq.org/Ubuntu
1) In 2018, Windows died at home and nobody cared by Jason Perlow of ZDNET
a) https://www.zdnet....Episode 154 - Poop on the Desk<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_12813656.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) The best gadgets are the ones you know how to use by Dieter Bohn
a) https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/2/17302680/best-gadgets-tech-gear-liveblog-bag
b) This applies to schools: hardware, software, SIS, gradebooks, etc.
c) When is it good to make those changes?
2) Access Denied: Controlling What Students Can Access by Tony DePrato
a) http://itbabble.com/2018/05/05/controlling-what-students-can-access/
3) iPads vs. Chromebooks update
Student survey
a) Tony’s testing with Amazon Work Spaces
b)Tony tested Windows 10 with Amazon Work Spaces on a Chromebook
c) It works
4) End OF YEAR Process
https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2018-05-23T07_22_38-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2018-05-23T07_22_38-07_00Wed, 23 May 2018 14:22:38 +00002018-12-302018-05-23https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2018-05-23T07_22_38-07_00
IT Babble2682no1) The best gadgets are the ones you know how to use by Dieter Bohn
a) https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/2/17302680/best-gadgets-tech-gear-liveblog-bag
b) This applies to schools: hardware, software, SIS, gradebooks, etc.
c) When is it good to make those changes?
2) Access Denied: Controlling What Students Can Access by Tony DePrato
a) http://itbabble.com/2018/05/05/controlling-what-students-can-access/
3) iPads vs. Chromebooks update
Student survey
a) Tony’s testing with Amazon Work Spaces
b)Tony tested Windows 10 with Amazon Work Spaces on a Chromebook
c) It works
4) End OF YEAR Process
1) The best gadgets are the ones you know how to use by Dieter Bohn
a) https://www.theverge.com/...Episode 153 - Go for Gold<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_12788511.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) Tony’s knee surgery
a) http://www.davincisurgery.com/da-vinci-surgery/da-vinci-surgical-system/
2) Apple’s MacBook Pro recall
a) Battery Recall
b) https://www.apple.com/support/13inch-macbookpro-battery-replacement/
c) Keyboard
d) https://apple.slashdot.org/story/17/10/18/1530202/maybe-its-a-piece-of-dust
3) Google Forms & Sheets - Olympic Scoring series - by Patrick Cauley
a) https://itbabble.com/olympic-scoring-with-google-forms-sheets/
b) Schools and spreadsheets - is this more important than coding?
c) A good starting point for programming
d) Spreadsheets have limits
e) Office 365 - Sharepoint - f) https://products.office.com/en-us/sharepoint/sharepoint-online-collaboration-software
4) How to Increase Pay - No More Summers Off! By Ronnie Burt
a) https://www.theedublogger.com/2018/04/30/how-to-increase-teacher-pay-no-more-summers-off/
b) Comments are good in the post
c) Pay vs Working Conditions
d) Is pay really the talking point or a distraction
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IT Babble3606no1) Tony’s knee surgery
a) http://www.davincisurgery.com/da-vinci-surgery/da-vinci-surgical-system/
2) Apple’s MacBook Pro recall
a) Battery Recall
b) https://www.apple.com/support/13inch-macbookpro-battery-replacement/
c) Keyboard
d) https://apple.slashdot.org/story/17/10/18/1530202/maybe-its-a-piece-of-dust
3) Google Forms & Sheets - Olympic Scoring series - by Patrick Cauley
a) https://itbabble.com/olympic-scoring-with-google-forms-sheets/
b) Schools and spreadsheets - is this more important than coding?
c) A good starting point for programming
d) Spreadsheets have limits
e) Office 365 - Sharepoint - f) https://products.office.com/en-us/sharepoint/sharepoint-online-collaboration-software
4) How to Increase Pay - No More Summers Off! By Ronnie Burt
a) https://www.theedublogger.com/2018/04/30/how-to-increase-teacher-pay-no-more-summers-off/
b) Comments are good in the post
c) Pay vs Working Conditions
d) Is pay really the talking point or a distraction
1) Tony’s knee surgery
a) http://www.davincisurgery.com/da-vinci-surgery/da-vinci-surgical-syste...Episode 152 - PHEASANTS!<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_12762738.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) Amazon WorkSpaces
a) https://aws.amazon.com/workspaces/
b) Pricing - https://aws.amazon.com/workspaces/pricing/
2) Don’t buy Nintendo Labo - by Patrick Cauley
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/04/19/dont-buy-nintendo-labo/
b) Too costly
c) One time use
d) Alternatives?
3) Computer Science, Programming, and Coding Standards by Grade Level by Tony DePrato
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/04/20/computer-science-programming-and-coding-standards-by-grade-level/
b) STE - NETS- https://www.iste.org/standards/for-students
4) iPads vs. Chromebooks: Part 1 - 2018 by Patrick
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/04/20/ipads-vs-chromebooks-part-1-2018/
b) Following the data
c) Discussing with stakeholders
5) Apple Classroom update
a) We are rolling the newer version next year
b) It’s nice
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IT Babble2608no1) Amazon WorkSpaces
a) https://aws.amazon.com/workspaces/
b) Pricing - https://aws.amazon.com/workspaces/pricing/
2) Don’t buy Nintendo Labo - by Patrick Cauley
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/04/19/dont-buy-nintendo-labo/
b) Too costly
c) One time use
d) Alternatives?
3) Computer Science, Programming, and Coding Standards by Grade Level by Tony DePrato
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/04/20/computer-science-programming-and-coding-standards-by-grade-level/
b) STE - NETS- https://www.iste.org/standards/for-students
4) iPads vs. Chromebooks: Part 1 - 2018 by Patrick
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/04/20/ipads-vs-chromebooks-part-1-2018/
b) Following the data
c) Discussing with stakeholders
5) Apple Classroom update
a) We are rolling the newer version next year
b) It’s nice
1) Amazon WorkSpaces
a) https://aws.amazon.com/workspaces/
b) Pricing - https://aws.amazon.com...Episode 151 - iPads are a bore<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_12737775.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) Apple’s education event
a) New iPad
b) New software
c) Does this make the iPad relevant in education again?
d) https://apple.slashdot.org/story/18/04/02/1825236/no-more-intel-inside-apple-plans-to-use-its-own-custom-built-chips-in-mac
2) Kaizena Chrome extension
a) https://kaizena.com/
b) https://itbabble.com/2018/03/28/kaizena-update-resolve-comments/
c) Feedback
3) Tech Support Problems, Apathy, & Solutions by Tony DePrato
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/04/02/tech-support-problems-apathy-solutions/
b) What is your system?
c) Google Script - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bB21M4eiafO7g3ZHImhB37m58EYRWC8tuf2ByO-i3W4/edit?usp=sharing
4) Solutions vs. Support
a) Purchasing technology that you can service vs having to pay for service
b) Example: Sound solutions in a classroomhttps://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2018-04-09T14_00_47-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2018-04-09T14_00_47-07_00Mon, 09 Apr 2018 21:00:47 +00002018-12-302018-04-09https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2018-04-09T14_00_47-07_00
IT Babble2910no1) Apple’s education event
a) New iPad
b) New software
c) Does this make the iPad relevant in education again?
d) https://apple.slashdot.org/story/18/04/02/1825236/no-more-intel-inside-apple-plans-to-use-its-own-custom-built-chips-in-mac
2) Kaizena Chrome extension
a) https://kaizena.com/
b) https://itbabble.com/2018/03/28/kaizena-update-resolve-comments/
c) Feedback
3) Tech Support Problems, Apathy, & Solutions by Tony DePrato
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/04/02/tech-support-problems-apathy-solutions/
b) What is your system?
c) Google Script - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bB21M4eiafO7g3ZHImhB37m58EYRWC8tuf2ByO-i3W4/edit?usp=sharing
4) Solutions vs. Support
a) Purchasing technology that you can service vs having to pay for service
b) Example: Sound solutions in a classroom1) Apple’s education event
a) New iPad
b) New software
c) Does this make the iPad relevant in ...Episode 150<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_12698874.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Wow! 150 episodes and going strong. Omar (cofounder of IT Babble) joins Patrick and Tony for this episode.
1) Social media in schools
a) Should it be used at all?
b) Instant messaging vs Social media
c) If yes, how should it be used?
d) Etiquette vs Ethics?
e) FOMO vs JOMO?
f) The Man Who Knew Too Littleby Sam Dolnick of the NY Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/10/style/the-man-who-knew-too-little.html
g) Eduro Learning Discussion about social media - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzCUtMDKhSY
h) Tony’s post - https://itbabble.com/2018/03/18/its-time-to-regulate-social-media-in-schools/
i) https://gizmodo.com/study-being-a-teen-sucks-now-1822305426
2) 1:1 Programs in schools - Mobile Devices vs Laptop
a) Is a Chromebook a mobile device or a laptop
b) Remix OS - http://www.jide.com/remixos-for-mobile
c) Samsung DEX - http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-dex/
d) Omar’s prediction - modular design
3) Eye strain because we are so connected
Kids are being given iPads and numerous tasks on devices (screen time)
a) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_blue_light_technology
b) F.Lux - https://justgetflux.com/
c) Reading mode on mobile device
4) Handwriting - Should we continue to focus on it?
a) Studies show a link between writing on paper and stronger “connections”
b) https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/were-only-human/ink-on-paper-some-notes-on-note-taking.html
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IT Babble3561noWow! 150 episodes and going strong. Omar (cofounder of IT Babble) joins Patrick and Tony for this episode.
1) Social media in schools
a) Should it be used at all?
b) Instant messaging vs Social media
c) If yes, how should it be used?
d) Etiquette vs Ethics?
e) FOMO vs JOMO?
f) The Man Who Knew Too Littleby Sam Dolnick of the NY Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/10/style/the-man-who-knew-too-little.html
g) Eduro Learning Discussion about social media - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzCUtMDKhSY
h) Tony’s post - https://itbabble.com/2018/03/18/its-time-to-regulate-social-media-in-schools/
i) https://gizmodo.com/study-being-a-teen-sucks-now-1822305426
2) 1:1 Programs in schools - Mobile Devices vs Laptop
a) Is a Chromebook a mobile device or a laptop
b) Remix OS - http://www.jide.com/remixos-for-mobile
c) Samsung DEX - http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/apps/samsung-dex/
d) Omar’s prediction - modular design
3) Eye strain because we are so connected
Kids are being given iPads and numerous tasks on devices (screen time)
a) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_blue_light_technology
b) F.Lux - https://justgetflux.com/
c) Reading mode on mobile device
4) Handwriting - Should we continue to focus on it?
a) Studies show a link between writing on paper and stronger “connections”
b) https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/were-only-human/ink-on-paper-some-notes-on-note-taking.html
Wow! 150 episodes and going strong. Omar (cofounder of IT Babble) joins Patrick and Tony for this...Episode 149 1/2 - Where's Omar<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_12692156.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) Where’s Omar?
2) The real reason we ban cell phones by Scott Mcleod of Dangerously Irrelevant
a) http://dangerouslyirrelevant.org/2018/02/the-real-reason-we-ban-cell-phones.html
b) Check out the comments
3)New Raspberry Pi B
a) Dual band WiFi
b) Faster processor
c) $35 - https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/raspberry-pi-3-model-bplus-sale-now-35/
d) Tony’s issues with Arduino boards and MacBooks
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IT Babble1504no1) Where’s Omar?
2) The real reason we ban cell phones by Scott Mcleod of Dangerously Irrelevant
a) http://dangerouslyirrelevant.org/2018/02/the-real-reason-we-ban-cell-phones.html
b) Check out the comments
3)New Raspberry Pi B
a) Dual band WiFi
b) Faster processor
c) $35 - https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/raspberry-pi-3-model-bplus-sale-now-35/
d) Tony’s issues with Arduino boards and MacBooks
1) Where’s Omar?
2) The real reason we ban cell phones by Scott Mcleod of Dangerously Irreleva...Episode 149 - Useless Tech<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_12657345.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) Wikispaces is going away
a) https://blog.wikispaces.com/
b) Did you ever use Wikispace
2) Anchor - A review by Patrick
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/02/23/anchor-a-review/
b) Podcasting service
3) Useless technology
a) https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/2/21/17036762/tap-wearable-keyboard-mouse-price-availability
b) What useless technology does your school have?
4) Network monitoring
a) Jennifer Abrams - http://jenniferabrams.com/
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IT Babble3071no1) Wikispaces is going away
a) https://blog.wikispaces.com/
b) Did you ever use Wikispace
2) Anchor - A review by Patrick
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/02/23/anchor-a-review/
b) Podcasting service
3) Useless technology
a) https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/2/21/17036762/tap-wearable-keyboard-mouse-price-availability
b) What useless technology does your school have?
4) Network monitoring
a) Jennifer Abrams - http://jenniferabrams.com/
1) Wikispaces is going away
a) https://blog.wikispaces.com/
b) Did you ever use Wikispace
2...Episode 148 - Olympic Fever<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_12637207.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) Happy Olympics and Valentine’s Day!
2) Smarthphones - Let’s experiment and see by Patrick
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/02/02/smartphones-lets-experiment-and-see/
b) Tony how is your experiment going?
3) Devices - Students, teachers, schools by Patrick
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/02/07/devices-students-teachers-schools/
b) Tony’s thoughts
4) School Shooting Simulation Software (and the Problem with How People Define ‘Ed Tech’) by Audrey Watters of Hackeducation
a) http://hackeducation.com/2018/02/08/what-is-ed-tech
b) Should we consider Ed tech to such a broad degree?
c) Thoughts
5) Gmail extensions - do you use any?
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/02/05/my-three-gmail-extensions/*https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2018-02-14T13_25_55-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2018-02-14T13_25_55-08_00Wed, 14 Feb 2018 21:25:55 +00002018-12-302018-02-14https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2018-02-14T13_25_55-08_00
IT Babble2202no1) Happy Olympics and Valentine’s Day!
2) Smarthphones - Let’s experiment and see by Patrick
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/02/02/smartphones-lets-experiment-and-see/
b) Tony how is your experiment going?
3) Devices - Students, teachers, schools by Patrick
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/02/07/devices-students-teachers-schools/
b) Tony’s thoughts
4) School Shooting Simulation Software (and the Problem with How People Define ‘Ed Tech’) by Audrey Watters of Hackeducation
a) http://hackeducation.com/2018/02/08/what-is-ed-tech
b) Should we consider Ed tech to such a broad degree?
c) Thoughts
5) Gmail extensions - do you use any?
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/02/05/my-three-gmail-extensions/*1) Happy Olympics and Valentine’s Day!
2) Smarthphones - Let’s experiment and see by Patrick
...Episode 147 - No phones<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_12607248.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Tony and Patrick are at it again. Check out the talking notes for this show!
1) Mobile Phone Shutdown by Tony DePrato
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/01/14/mobile-phone-shutdown/
b) http://blog.tieonline.com/mobile-phone-shutdown/
c) A solution for a school in Massachusetts: http://m.wbtv.com/story/37349086/ma-school-locks-students-cell-phones-in-pouches
d) Jumpcloud - https://jumpcloud.com/
e) Yondr - https://www.overyondr.com/howitworks/
f) Laptops and Phones In The Classroom: Yea, Nay or a Third Way? By Anya Kamenetz from NPR: https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2018/01/24/578437957/laptops-and-phones-in-the-classroom-yea-nay-or-a-third-way?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=npred
2) MySimpleShow.com - A review by Patrick Cauley
https://itbabble.com/2018/01/22/mysimpleshow-com-a-review/
a) The good, the bad and the boring
b) Should schools use it?
3) Tony’s Macbook Pro hell
a) MacBook Pro’s when update to High Sierra (10.13)
b) Loses WiFi connectivity
c) Up to 2 hours per computer to fix
4) Two different takes on a study from Emotion
a) The study: http://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Femo0000403
b) Study: Being a Teen Sucks Right Now by Ed Cara of Gizmodo
c) https://gizmodo.com/study-being-a-teen-sucks-now-1822305426
d) Screen time: Mental health menace or scapegoat? by Michael Nedelman of CNN
e) https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/22/health/smartphone-screen-time-happiness-study/index.html
f) A Day in the Life of an MIT student - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMyKOkyAjUQ
4) Could a Messy Desk Make You a Better Teacher by Julie Blume Benedict
a) https://www.weareteachers.com/messy-desk-better-teacher/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Could+a+Messy+Desk+Make+You+a+Better+Teacher%3F&utm_campaign=WAT+eNews+1%2F25%2F17
b)s Omar right?
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IT Babble3005noTony and Patrick are at it again. Check out the talking notes for this show!
1) Mobile Phone Shutdown by Tony DePrato
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/01/14/mobile-phone-shutdown/
b) http://blog.tieonline.com/mobile-phone-shutdown/
c) A solution for a school in Massachusetts: http://m.wbtv.com/story/37349086/ma-school-locks-students-cell-phones-in-pouches
d) Jumpcloud - https://jumpcloud.com/
e) Yondr - https://www.overyondr.com/howitworks/
f) Laptops and Phones In The Classroom: Yea, Nay or a Third Way? By Anya Kamenetz from NPR: https://www.npr.org/sections/ed/2018/01/24/578437957/laptops-and-phones-in-the-classroom-yea-nay-or-a-third-way?utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=npred
2) MySimpleShow.com - A review by Patrick Cauley
https://itbabble.com/2018/01/22/mysimpleshow-com-a-review/
a) The good, the bad and the boring
b) Should schools use it?
3) Tony’s Macbook Pro hell
a) MacBook Pro’s when update to High Sierra (10.13)
b) Loses WiFi connectivity
c) Up to 2 hours per computer to fix
4) Two different takes on a study from Emotion
a) The study: http://psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?doi=10.1037%2Femo0000403
b) Study: Being a Teen Sucks Right Now by Ed Cara of Gizmodo
c) https://gizmodo.com/study-being-a-teen-sucks-now-1822305426
d) Screen time: Mental health menace or scapegoat? by Michael Nedelman of CNN
e) https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/22/health/smartphone-screen-time-happiness-study/index.html
f) A Day in the Life of an MIT student - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMyKOkyAjUQ
4) Could a Messy Desk Make You a Better Teacher by Julie Blume Benedict
a) https://www.weareteachers.com/messy-desk-better-teacher/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Could+a+Messy+Desk+Make+You+a+Better+Teacher%3F&utm_campaign=WAT+eNews+1%2F25%2F17
b)s Omar right?
Tony and Patrick are at it again. Check out the talking notes for this show!
1) Mobile Phone S...Episode 146 - Gmail Beware!<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_12589887.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) Happy New Year and Welcome Back
2) It’s not just Logan Paul - the moral compass of social media is broken by Katherine Cross of The Verge
a) https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/4/16850798/logan-paul-youtube-social-media-twitch-moderation
b) Agree/Disagree
c) Should platforms be ultimately responsible for moderation of content
d) How should schools address this issue?
e) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halt_and_Catch_Fire_(TV_series)
3) Patrick’s Review of Canva
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/01/04/canva-a-review/
b) https://www.canva.com/
4) Tony’s angry at Gmail and Google Groups
a) Tony is trying to message to all parents using Google Groups
b) Google Groups limits to 100 external emails to be added per day
c) Gmail BBC can hold up to 2000 emails
d) Google Support & MailChimp as solutions
5) Patrick’s take on gaming disorder
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/01/08/gaming-disorder/
b) This won’t last
c) Behavioral Addiction - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavioral_addiction
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IT Babble3198no1) Happy New Year and Welcome Back
2) It’s not just Logan Paul - the moral compass of social media is broken by Katherine Cross of The Verge
a) https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/4/16850798/logan-paul-youtube-social-media-twitch-moderation
b) Agree/Disagree
c) Should platforms be ultimately responsible for moderation of content
d) How should schools address this issue?
e) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halt_and_Catch_Fire_(TV_series)
3) Patrick’s Review of Canva
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/01/04/canva-a-review/
b) https://www.canva.com/
4) Tony’s angry at Gmail and Google Groups
a) Tony is trying to message to all parents using Google Groups
b) Google Groups limits to 100 external emails to be added per day
c) Gmail BBC can hold up to 2000 emails
d) Google Support & MailChimp as solutions
5) Patrick’s take on gaming disorder
a) https://itbabble.com/2018/01/08/gaming-disorder/
b) This won’t last
c) Behavioral Addiction - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Behavioral_addiction
1) Happy New Year and Welcome Back
2) It’s not just Logan Paul - the moral compass of social m...Episode 145 - Chrompocalypse<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_12540438.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This episode Tony and Patrick talk about the latest and greatest ed tech topics plus Patrick's kids pop in to say hi.
1) Much Cheaper iPad Expected in 2018 by Henry T. Casey of laptopmag.com
a) https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/ipad-2018-specs-price
b) Will this help vs the Chromebook in schools?
c) Predictions?
2) France to impose total ban on mobile phones in schools by Henry Samuel of the Telegraph
a) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/11/france-impose-total-ban-mobile-phones-schools/
b) Could they actually do this?
c) istraction for schools?
d) FOMO - Fear of Missing Out https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fear_of_missing_out
3) Chromageddon Come Down: Educators are Wary After Thousands of Google Devices Fail by Sydney Johnson of edsurge.com
a) https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-12-13-chromageddon-come-down-educators-are-wary-after-thousands-of-google-devices-fail
b) Schools here called it Chrompocalypse which is a better name
c) Should schools be deterred by this?
https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2017-12-19T11_00_07-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2017-12-19T11_00_07-08_00Tue, 19 Dec 2017 19:00:07 +00002018-12-302017-12-19https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2017-12-19T11_00_07-08_00
IT Babble2385noThis episode Tony and Patrick talk about the latest and greatest ed tech topics plus Patrick's kids pop in to say hi.
1) Much Cheaper iPad Expected in 2018 by Henry T. Casey of laptopmag.com
a) https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/ipad-2018-specs-price
b) Will this help vs the Chromebook in schools?
c) Predictions?
2) France to impose total ban on mobile phones in schools by Henry Samuel of the Telegraph
a) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/12/11/france-impose-total-ban-mobile-phones-schools/
b) Could they actually do this?
c) istraction for schools?
d) FOMO - Fear of Missing Out https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fear_of_missing_out
3) Chromageddon Come Down: Educators are Wary After Thousands of Google Devices Fail by Sydney Johnson of edsurge.com
a) https://www.edsurge.com/news/2017-12-13-chromageddon-come-down-educators-are-wary-after-thousands-of-google-devices-fail
b) Schools here called it Chrompocalypse which is a better name
c) Should schools be deterred by this?
This episode Tony and Patrick talk about the latest and greatest ed tech topics plus Patrick's ki...Episode 144 - Look to the right<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_12518789.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) The buzz be gone!
2) Kiddom - A newish LMS for the classroom
www.kiddom.co
a) An overview video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpwIXxd3nHI
b) A Silicon Valley startup is quietly taking over U.S. Classrooms by Kia Kokalitcheva from Aixos
https://www.axios.com/a-silicon-valley-startup-is-quietly-taking-over-u-s-classrooms-2511356737.html
c) Standards driven
3) Why Perfect Grades Don’t Matter - A Youtube video by The Atlantic
a) https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=82&v=KShfEMy8UZQ
4) What is STEAM Education and Why It is the New Engine of the Future Job Market? By Karol Górnowicz CEO of Skriware
a) https://blog.daftcode.pl/what-is-steam-education-and-why-it-is-the-new-engine-of-the-future-job-market-1c0430587bbf
b) https://skriware.com/
c) MIT Fab Lab - http://fab.cba.mit.edu/
d) Lucid Chart - https://www.lucidchart.com/ https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2017-12-06T10_26_38-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2017-12-06T10_26_38-08_00Wed, 06 Dec 2017 18:26:38 +00002018-12-302017-12-06https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2017-12-06T10_26_38-08_00
IT Babble2455no1) The buzz be gone!
2) Kiddom - A newish LMS for the classroom
www.kiddom.co
a) An overview video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpwIXxd3nHI
b) A Silicon Valley startup is quietly taking over U.S. Classrooms by Kia Kokalitcheva from Aixos
https://www.axios.com/a-silicon-valley-startup-is-quietly-taking-over-u-s-classrooms-2511356737.html
c) Standards driven
3) Why Perfect Grades Don’t Matter - A Youtube video by The Atlantic
a) https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=82&v=KShfEMy8UZQ
4) What is STEAM Education and Why It is the New Engine of the Future Job Market? By Karol Górnowicz CEO of Skriware
a) https://blog.daftcode.pl/what-is-steam-education-and-why-it-is-the-new-engine-of-the-future-job-market-1c0430587bbf
b) https://skriware.com/
c) MIT Fab Lab - http://fab.cba.mit.edu/
d) Lucid Chart - https://www.lucidchart.com/ 1) The buzz be gone!
2) Kiddom - A newish LMS for the classroom
www.kiddom.co
a) An overview...Episode 143 - Happy Thanksgiving<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_12500161.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Tony and Patrick are back for some great ed tech analysis and discussions. Check out our agenda below.
1) Happy Thanksgiving!
2) The Push for Education Programs that Pay People as They Learn by Lolade Fadulu
a) Apprenticeships sound like a good idea
b) Down sides?
c) Does it take away a person’s choice?
3) Does Educational Technology need to be its own discipline in universities?
a) Contours of a New Discipline by Carl Straumsheim
b) Disciplining Education Technology by Audrey Watters of Hackeducation
4) Apple’s ‘Everyone Can Code’ initiative expands to colleges and universities outside the US by Jon Russell at Techcrunch
a) Should high school be doing this?
b) Problems with Apple’s Swift Coding
https://www.apple.com/everyone-can-code/
c) https://swift.sandbox.bluemix.net/#/repl
d) https://developer.apple.com/swift/
https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2017-11-26T11_26_24-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2017-11-26T11_26_24-08_00Sun, 26 Nov 2017 19:26:24 +00002018-12-302017-11-26https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2017-11-26T11_26_24-08_00
IT Babble2737noTony and Patrick are back for some great ed tech analysis and discussions. Check out our agenda below.
1) Happy Thanksgiving!
2) The Push for Education Programs that Pay People as They Learn by Lolade Fadulu
a) Apprenticeships sound like a good idea
b) Down sides?
c) Does it take away a person’s choice?
3) Does Educational Technology need to be its own discipline in universities?
a) Contours of a New Discipline by Carl Straumsheim
b) Disciplining Education Technology by Audrey Watters of Hackeducation
4) Apple’s ‘Everyone Can Code’ initiative expands to colleges and universities outside the US by Jon Russell at Techcrunch
a) Should high school be doing this?
b) Problems with Apple’s Swift Coding
https://www.apple.com/everyone-can-code/
c) https://swift.sandbox.bluemix.net/#/repl
d) https://developer.apple.com/swift/
Tony and Patrick are back for some great ed tech analysis and discussions. Check out our agenda b...Episode 142 - Omar returneth!Welcome back!
1. Canadian Schools Silence Teachers on Social Media by Andrew Campbell from his blog Looking Up
a.What’s the policy like at your school
b.Trampling on free speech or do schools and districts have the right?
c. How should schools treat this issue?
2. The fight against racist algorithms by Tolulope Edionwe from the Outline
a.Tips for teachers and schools
b.Other sources of information
c.Faceapp - https://www.faceapp.com/
3. How school leaders can combat ‘filter bubbles’ and ‘fake news’ by Scott McLeod from Dangerously Irrelevant
a. Kids and being obsessed with their phones
Tristan Harris - https://journal.thriveglobal.com/how-technology-hijacks-peoples-minds-from-a-magician-and-google-s-design-ethicist-56d62ef5edf3
https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2017-11-06T06_02_56-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2017-11-06T06_02_56-08_00Mon, 06 Nov 2017 14:02:56 +00002018-12-302017-11-06https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2017-11-06T06_02_56-08_00
IT Babble3038noWelcome back!
1. Canadian Schools Silence Teachers on Social Media by Andrew Campbell from his blog Looking Up
a.What’s the policy like at your school
b.Trampling on free speech or do schools and districts have the right?
c. How should schools treat this issue?
2. The fight against racist algorithms by Tolulope Edionwe from the Outline
a.Tips for teachers and schools
b.Other sources of information
c.Faceapp - https://www.faceapp.com/
3. How school leaders can combat ‘filter bubbles’ and ‘fake news’ by Scott McLeod from Dangerously Irrelevant
a. Kids and being obsessed with their phones
Tristan Harris - https://journal.thriveglobal.com/how-technology-hijacks-peoples-minds-from-a-magician-and-google-s-design-ethicist-56d62ef5edf3
Welcome back!
1. Canadian Schools Silence Teachers on Social Media by Andrew Campbell from his ...Episode 141 - Go REDS!<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_12331766.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Tony and I are together in Cincinnati, Ohio to take in a Reds game and talk Ed Tech! Check out our agenda below.
Hello Cincinnatti!
What's been going on?
1) Tony's post on Technology Surveys for New Hires.
https://itbabble.com/2017/07/14/technology-surveys-for-new-hires/
2)Patrick is back on Mac – sort of
3) Extortion = Swivl
Crazy prices now
https://www.swivl.com/store/
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/satarii/swivl-multipurpose-motion-platform-for-mobile-and
What does it do and why is it popular?
https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2017-08-25T07_21_04-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2017-08-25T07_21_04-07_00Fri, 25 Aug 2017 14:21:04 +00002018-12-302017-08-25https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2017-08-25T07_21_04-07_00
IT Babble2006noTony and I are together in Cincinnati, Ohio to take in a Reds game and talk Ed Tech! Check out our agenda below.
Hello Cincinnatti!
What's been going on?
1) Tony's post on Technology Surveys for New Hires.
https://itbabble.com/2017/07/14/technology-surveys-for-new-hires/
2)Patrick is back on Mac – sort of
3) Extortion = Swivl
Crazy prices now
https://www.swivl.com/store/
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/satarii/swivl-multipurpose-motion-platform-for-mobile-and
What does it do and why is it popular?
Tony and I are together in Cincinnati, Ohio to take in a Reds game and talk Ed Tech! Check out ou...Episode 140 - It's REAL!<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_12173513.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1)
1) Zoom Q8
https://www.zoom-na.com/products/field-video-recording/video-recording/zoom-q8
2) Microsoft news
-Windows 10S
-We think the Edge browser stinks
-Surface laptop - http://www.techradar.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop
-Surface Pro (5) - https://blogs.windows.com/devices/2017/05/23/meet-new-surface-pro/#tuASGQ8wLX6FXZX8.97
3) Ransomware – It's real!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ransomware
4) Tony's Ranthttps://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2017-05-30T06_56_00-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2017-05-30T06_56_00-07_00Tue, 30 May 2017 13:56:00 +00002018-12-302017-05-30https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2017-05-30T06_56_00-07_00
IT Babble2664no1)
1) Zoom Q8
https://www.zoom-na.com/products/field-video-recording/video-recording/zoom-q8
2) Microsoft news
-Windows 10S
-We think the Edge browser stinks
-Surface laptop - http://www.techradar.com/reviews/microsoft-surface-laptop
-Surface Pro (5) - https://blogs.windows.com/devices/2017/05/23/meet-new-surface-pro/#tuASGQ8wLX6FXZX8.97
3) Ransomware – It's real!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ransomware
4) Tony's Rant1)
1) Zoom Q8
https://www.zoom-na.com/products/field-video-recording/video-recording/zoom-q8...Episode 139 - Destroy Dat Data<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_12062341.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) Tony and Wifi email comment
- http://www.xe.com/
2) Remix OS on Mobile (ROM)
http://www.jide.com/about
- Connects your Android device to a screen
- Supports mouse and keyboard input
-http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/2/21/14647602/android-pc-remix-os-singularity-jide
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUbnref3kGM
3) How to effectively destroy school data
-Hard drives in computers
-USB/external drives https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2017-04-02T12_08_01-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2017-04-02T12_08_01-07_00Sun, 02 Apr 2017 19:08:01 +00002018-12-302017-04-02https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2017-04-02T12_08_01-07_00
IT Babble2725no1) Tony and Wifi email comment
- http://www.xe.com/
2) Remix OS on Mobile (ROM)
http://www.jide.com/about
- Connects your Android device to a screen
- Supports mouse and keyboard input
-http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/2/21/14647602/android-pc-remix-os-singularity-jide
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUbnref3kGM
3) How to effectively destroy school data
-Hard drives in computers
-USB/external drives 1) Tony and Wifi email comment
- http://www.xe.com/
2) Remix OS on Mobile (ROM)
http://ww...Episode 138 - Body Cameras<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_12029532.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Body cameras in the classroom?
a. http://www.theverge.com/2017/2/8/14545828/uk-schools-body-cameras-trials by: James Vincent
b. Is this a good idea?
c. Thoughts? d. http://www.samsung.com/us/explore/gear-360/?cid=ppc- 2.
Android apps on Chrome OS – officially
a. https://www.technobuffalo.com/reviews/samsung-chromebook-pro-review/ b. Is this a good thing?
b. How would this work with GaFE? i. Play for Education - https://support.google.com/edu/play/answer/6056739?hl=en
c. Any future for the iPad in education?
d. http://techapple.net/2014/05/5-best-android-emulators-linux-run-android-apps-linuxubuntulinuxmintfedoraarchlinuxopensusemageiacentos-etc/
e. http://windowsreport.com/best-android-emulators-windows-10/
f. https://eduproducts.withgoogle.com/ https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2017-03-17T07_38_14-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2017-03-17T07_38_14-07_00Fri, 17 Mar 2017 14:38:14 +00002018-12-302017-03-17https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2017-03-17T07_38_14-07_00
IT Babble1779noBody cameras in the classroom?
a. http://www.theverge.com/2017/2/8/14545828/uk-schools-body-cameras-trials by: James Vincent
b. Is this a good idea?
c. Thoughts? d. http://www.samsung.com/us/explore/gear-360/?cid=ppc- 2.
Android apps on Chrome OS – officially
a. https://www.technobuffalo.com/reviews/samsung-chromebook-pro-review/ b. Is this a good thing?
b. How would this work with GaFE? i. Play for Education - https://support.google.com/edu/play/answer/6056739?hl=en
c. Any future for the iPad in education?
d. http://techapple.net/2014/05/5-best-android-emulators-linux-run-android-apps-linuxubuntulinuxmintfedoraarchlinuxopensusemageiacentos-etc/
e. http://windowsreport.com/best-android-emulators-windows-10/
f. https://eduproducts.withgoogle.com/ Body cameras in the classroom?
a. http://www.theverge.com/2017/2/8/14545828/uk-schools-body-cam...Episode 137 - Here's your new computer<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11966828.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) Teacher evaluations via video?
Is this a good idea?
Logistical problems
Platform for sharing
Security
2) Windows Cloud
A real competitor for Chrome?
RT revival
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/01/locked-down-windows-rt-could-be-coming-back-as-windows-cloud/
Will only run Windows Universal Apps
Windows Docs - https://docs.com/en-us
3) Intel's Compute Card
A modular computer
Designed for IoT but could this be a great solution for schools?
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/01/intels-compute-card-is-a-pc-that-can-fit-in-your-wallet/ https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2017-02-15T07_55_37-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2017-02-15T07_55_37-08_00Wed, 15 Feb 2017 15:55:37 +00002018-12-302017-02-15https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2017-02-15T07_55_37-08_00
IT Babble1910no1) Teacher evaluations via video?
Is this a good idea?
Logistical problems
Platform for sharing
Security
2) Windows Cloud
A real competitor for Chrome?
RT revival
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/01/locked-down-windows-rt-could-be-coming-back-as-windows-cloud/
Will only run Windows Universal Apps
Windows Docs - https://docs.com/en-us
3) Intel's Compute Card
A modular computer
Designed for IoT but could this be a great solution for schools?
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/01/intels-compute-card-is-a-pc-that-can-fit-in-your-wallet/ 1) Teacher evaluations via video?
Is this a good idea?
Logistical problems
Platform for sha...Episode 136<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11937317.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) Welcome back and happy new year – what were you up to?
2) New Year's Resolutions?
• Tony's 70/30 & 80/20 Curriculum concept • Taking some IT classes
3) Predictions for 2017
• Schools scaling back on Apple • Chromebooks & Surface Pro 4 will continue to grow • Crackdown on BYOD devices
4) Please help Omar! Contact us and we will help you get in touch with him https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2017-01-31T17_33_20-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2017-01-31T17_33_20-08_00Wed, 01 Feb 2017 01:33:20 +00002018-12-302017-02-01https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2017-01-31T17_33_20-08_00
IT Babble1727no1) Welcome back and happy new year – what were you up to?
2) New Year's Resolutions?
• Tony's 70/30 & 80/20 Curriculum concept • Taking some IT classes
3) Predictions for 2017
• Schools scaling back on Apple • Chromebooks & Surface Pro 4 will continue to grow • Crackdown on BYOD devices
4) Please help Omar! Contact us and we will help you get in touch with him 1) Welcome back and happy new year – what were you up to?
2) New Year's Resolutions?
• Tony's...Episode 135 - 60/40<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11849337.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />A World Without Work – by Derek Thompson at the Atlantic
Is this possible?
Is technology to blame?
What would this do to education if there is no work?
Is this a good/bad thing?
2)Tony's article Tech Integration: Are you mapping it? On TIE Online
Is it disastrous if a school doesn't map?
What do you say to schools where the tech integrationist also teaches classes?
Should there be more documentation (student artifacts, reflections of teachers, etc.)
4) Tony's adventure with Disney's totally secret research center https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-12-12T17_44_21-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-12-12T17_44_21-08_00Tue, 13 Dec 2016 01:44:21 +00002018-12-302016-12-13https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-12-12T17_44_21-08_00
IT Babble2983noA World Without Work – by Derek Thompson at the Atlantic
Is this possible?
Is technology to blame?
What would this do to education if there is no work?
Is this a good/bad thing?
2)Tony's article Tech Integration: Are you mapping it? On TIE Online
Is it disastrous if a school doesn't map?
What do you say to schools where the tech integrationist also teaches classes?
Should there be more documentation (student artifacts, reflections of teachers, etc.)
4) Tony's adventure with Disney's totally secret research center A World Without Work – by Derek Thompson at the Atlantic
Is this possible?
Is technology to b...Episode 134 - Omar with Open Arms<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11816959.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) Welcome back Omar!
2) What has Omar been up to
https://www.makeschool.com/
Swift and Code X Curriculum for intro to programming
3) Wrapping IT curriculum around big budget hardware
Not the most creative way to go
Good experience for kids
Siloed
4) Patrick's new Surface Bookhttps://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-11-26T12_33_48-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-11-26T12_33_48-08_00Sat, 26 Nov 2016 20:33:48 +00002018-12-302016-11-26https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-11-26T12_33_48-08_00
IT Babble2350no1) Welcome back Omar!
2) What has Omar been up to
https://www.makeschool.com/
Swift and Code X Curriculum for intro to programming
3) Wrapping IT curriculum around big budget hardware
Not the most creative way to go
Good experience for kids
Siloed
4) Patrick's new Surface Book1) Welcome back Omar!
2) What has Omar been up to
https://www.makeschool.com/
Swift and Co...Episode 133 - Interview Tips<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11803512.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) Interviewing overseas and some interesting questions
Take many interviews
Having job offers help
Gets rid of extraneous questions
Common questions
What is your vision of technology?
How do you deal with difficult people?
2) Data driven hypocrisy
3) Prodigy online math game - https://www.prodigygame.com/
4) No account for Skype anymore - https://blogs.skype.com/news/2016/11/14/now-anyone-can-use-skype-right-away/
https://education.microsoft.com/skype-in-the-classroom/overview https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-11-18T16_27_16-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-11-18T16_27_16-08_00Sat, 19 Nov 2016 00:27:16 +00002018-12-302016-11-19https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-11-18T16_27_16-08_00
IT Babble1943no1) Interviewing overseas and some interesting questions
Take many interviews
Having job offers help
Gets rid of extraneous questions
Common questions
What is your vision of technology?
How do you deal with difficult people?
2) Data driven hypocrisy
3) Prodigy online math game - https://www.prodigygame.com/
4) No account for Skype anymore - https://blogs.skype.com/news/2016/11/14/now-anyone-can-use-skype-right-away/
https://education.microsoft.com/skype-in-the-classroom/overview 1) Interviewing overseas and some interesting questions
Take many interviews
Having job offer...Episode 131 - Open for business!<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11734387.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />1) Welcome back! - How was the summer?
2) Goals for this year?
3) Tablet hybrids – are they the future?
A) http://www.theverge.com/2016/8/31/12714672/lenovo-yoga-book-announced-specs-price-release-date-ifa-2016 - The Verge by Dan Siefert
4) Electronic assessments
A) Is it authentic enough?
B) Do students get an unfair advantage?
C) Should collecting data be the only reason to do this?
5) Microsoft Classroom
A) https://classroom.microsoft.com/https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-10-16T08_01_44-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-10-16T08_01_44-07_00Sun, 16 Oct 2016 15:01:44 +00002018-12-302016-10-16https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-10-16T08_01_44-07_00
IT Babble2426no1) Welcome back! - How was the summer?
2) Goals for this year?
3) Tablet hybrids – are they the future?
A) http://www.theverge.com/2016/8/31/12714672/lenovo-yoga-book-announced-specs-price-release-date-ifa-2016 - The Verge by Dan Siefert
4) Electronic assessments
A) Is it authentic enough?
B) Do students get an unfair advantage?
C) Should collecting data be the only reason to do this?
5) Microsoft Classroom
A) https://classroom.microsoft.com/1) Welcome back! - How was the summer?
2) Goals for this year?
3) Tablet hybrids – are they the...Episode 130 - Gboard<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11461430.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about the new Gboard iOS keyboard, Chrome and virtual reality and the 20% project. Check out the show notes below.
Gboard
a. Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gboard-search.-gifs.-emojis/id1091700242?mt=8
Google SketchUp
a. How can you help Tim set up a class for next year that includes 3D printing?
b. Worth getting the Educators License/Pro.
Chrome wants VR Content in its browser,
a. Link: http://arstechnica.co.uk/gadgets/2016/05/chrome-browser-vr-content-90-fps/
b. Targets 90fps rendering
School lets kids spend 20% of their time on anything that want.
a. Link: http://www.techinsider.io/york-school-lets-kids-spend-20-on-anything-they-want-2016-5
b. http://www.20time.org/
https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-05-31T17_55_55-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-05-31T17_55_55-07_00Wed, 01 Jun 2016 00:55:55 +00002018-12-302016-06-01https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-05-31T17_55_55-07_00
IT Babble1803noTim, Tony and Patrick talk about the new Gboard iOS keyboard, Chrome and virtual reality and the 20% project. Check out the show notes below.
Gboard
a. Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/gboard-search.-gifs.-emojis/id1091700242?mt=8
Google SketchUp
a. How can you help Tim set up a class for next year that includes 3D printing?
b. Worth getting the Educators License/Pro.
Chrome wants VR Content in its browser,
a. Link: http://arstechnica.co.uk/gadgets/2016/05/chrome-browser-vr-content-90-fps/
b. Targets 90fps rendering
School lets kids spend 20% of their time on anything that want.
a. Link: http://www.techinsider.io/york-school-lets-kids-spend-20-on-anything-they-want-2016-5
b. http://www.20time.org/
Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about the new Gboard iOS keyboard, Chrome and virtual reality and the ...Episode 129 - Objection!<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11440700.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Tim and Patrick talk about our new robot overlords, Remix OS and the new Gboard for iOS. Check out the show notes below.
The workers mass extinction begins:
a. Link: http://futurism.com/artificially-intelligent-lawyer-ross-hired-first-official-law-firm/
b. Who will be next?
c. When will curriculum change to match the future workforce needs?
Remix OS
a. Link: http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/5/12/11662062/remix-os-all-in-one-pc
b. A better look this time c. Link to the company: http://www.jide.com/
1. Google releases keyboard for iOS
a. Link: http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/12/11662616/google-gboard-keyboard-iphone-ios
b. http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/12/11666614/gboard-google-colonized-my-iphone
c. What other keyboards to we use?
d. SwiftKey
https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-05-21T20_06_56-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-05-21T20_06_56-07_00Sun, 22 May 2016 03:06:56 +00002018-12-302016-05-22https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-05-21T20_06_56-07_00
IT Babble1789noTim and Patrick talk about our new robot overlords, Remix OS and the new Gboard for iOS. Check out the show notes below.
The workers mass extinction begins:
a. Link: http://futurism.com/artificially-intelligent-lawyer-ross-hired-first-official-law-firm/
b. Who will be next?
c. When will curriculum change to match the future workforce needs?
Remix OS
a. Link: http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/5/12/11662062/remix-os-all-in-one-pc
b. A better look this time c. Link to the company: http://www.jide.com/
1. Google releases keyboard for iOS
a. Link: http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/12/11662616/google-gboard-keyboard-iphone-ios
b. http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/12/11666614/gboard-google-colonized-my-iphone
c. What other keyboards to we use?
d. SwiftKey
Tim and Patrick talk about our new robot overlords, Remix OS and the new Gboard for iOS. Check ou...Episode 128 - Robot Food<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11424095.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Tony, Tim and Patrick talk about robot restaurants (check the show notes), an educational island, more info on Android and Chrome OS merging, Open 365 and displays in every classroom. Check out the show notes below for more info.
Tony went to the Robot Restaurant in Japan
a. Link: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066457-d4776370-Reviews-Robot_Restaurant-Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html
Google wants its own island
a. Link: http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/26/11512256/google-sidewalk-lab-smart-city-dan-doctoroff-larry-page
b. For experimentation
c. What would this look like for education?
Android and Chrome merging together
a. Link: http://gizmodo.com/its-time-for-android-and-chrome-os-to-merge-1772931738
b. Latest evidence
c. Is this good that Chrome OS will go away?
Open 365 – Tony's dream come true
a. LibreOffice online
b. You can run your own server and truly own your own data
c. https://cloud.open365.io/applogin/
d. Currently in beta
SeeNote a. Link: https://www.getseenote.com/https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-05-14T15_45_18-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-05-14T15_45_18-07_00Sat, 14 May 2016 22:45:18 +00002018-12-302016-05-14https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-05-14T15_45_18-07_00
IT Babble2228noTony, Tim and Patrick talk about robot restaurants (check the show notes), an educational island, more info on Android and Chrome OS merging, Open 365 and displays in every classroom. Check out the show notes below for more info.
Tony went to the Robot Restaurant in Japan
a. Link: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1066457-d4776370-Reviews-Robot_Restaurant-Shinjuku_Tokyo_Tokyo_Prefecture_Kanto.html
Google wants its own island
a. Link: http://www.theverge.com/2016/4/26/11512256/google-sidewalk-lab-smart-city-dan-doctoroff-larry-page
b. For experimentation
c. What would this look like for education?
Android and Chrome merging together
a. Link: http://gizmodo.com/its-time-for-android-and-chrome-os-to-merge-1772931738
b. Latest evidence
c. Is this good that Chrome OS will go away?
Open 365 – Tony's dream come true
a. LibreOffice online
b. You can run your own server and truly own your own data
c. https://cloud.open365.io/applogin/
d. Currently in beta
SeeNote a. Link: https://www.getseenote.com/Tony, Tim and Patrick talk about robot restaurants (check the show notes), an educational island,...Episode 127 - Safety First<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11413846.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Tony, Omar and Patrick talk about safety videos in school, visual curriculum standards and smart watches for kids . . . done right. Check out the talking points below.
Should we have safety videos like these in our schools?
a. Link: http://sploid.gizmodo.com/the-most-terrifying-workplace-safety-video-youll-ever-s-1772884461
b. Hilarious
c. Nuff said
Curriculum & Standards Visually: PBL & STEM
a. Link: http://pblstem.com/pbl-blog/2016/4/24/communicating-the-technology-curriculum-standards-and-tools
b. Tony can remove the branding and colors if you want them
c. If you want them contact tonydeprato
Smartwatches for kids
a. Link: http://www.engadget.com/2016/04/29/xiaomi-smartwatch-for-kids/
b. Why hasn't this taken off in the west?
c. Will schools implement similar safety features d. More info: http://en.miui.com/thread-272332-1-1.htmlhttps://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-05-09T17_41_56-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-05-09T17_41_56-07_00Tue, 10 May 2016 00:41:56 +00002018-12-302016-05-10https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-05-09T17_41_56-07_00
IT Babble1954noTony, Omar and Patrick talk about safety videos in school, visual curriculum standards and smart watches for kids . . . done right. Check out the talking points below.
Should we have safety videos like these in our schools?
a. Link: http://sploid.gizmodo.com/the-most-terrifying-workplace-safety-video-youll-ever-s-1772884461
b. Hilarious
c. Nuff said
Curriculum & Standards Visually: PBL & STEM
a. Link: http://pblstem.com/pbl-blog/2016/4/24/communicating-the-technology-curriculum-standards-and-tools
b. Tony can remove the branding and colors if you want them
c. If you want them contact tonydeprato
Smartwatches for kids
a. Link: http://www.engadget.com/2016/04/29/xiaomi-smartwatch-for-kids/
b. Why hasn't this taken off in the west?
c. Will schools implement similar safety features d. More info: http://en.miui.com/thread-272332-1-1.htmlTony, Omar and Patrick talk about safety videos in school, visual curriculum standards and smart ...Episode 126 - Fat websites<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11403727.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Tony, Tim and Patrick talk about the increasing sizes of web pages, learning management systems vs. class websites and some email etiquette. Check out the talking points below.
The average web page weight would equal that of the Doom install image in about 7 months time
a. Link: https://mobiforge.com/research-analysis/the-web-is-doom?r=1
b. Same thing is happening with programs.
Learning Management System or Class website
a. What is an LMS?
b. Pros?
c. Cons?
d. Verdict
Email etiquette
a. Should you have your own personalized signature?
b. Thoughts?https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-05-04T17_34_00-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-05-04T17_34_00-07_00Thu, 05 May 2016 00:34:00 +00002018-12-302016-05-05https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-05-04T17_34_00-07_00
IT Babble1770noTony, Tim and Patrick talk about the increasing sizes of web pages, learning management systems vs. class websites and some email etiquette. Check out the talking points below.
The average web page weight would equal that of the Doom install image in about 7 months time
a. Link: https://mobiforge.com/research-analysis/the-web-is-doom?r=1
b. Same thing is happening with programs.
Learning Management System or Class website
a. What is an LMS?
b. Pros?
c. Cons?
d. Verdict
Email etiquette
a. Should you have your own personalized signature?
b. Thoughts?Tony, Tim and Patrick talk about the increasing sizes of web pages, learning management systems v...Episode 125 - Virtual Reality Anyone?<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11386330.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This episode is all about virtual reality, mixed reality and augmented reality headsets and the impact we think it will have on education in general. Only one topic but a lot to talk about! Check out the talking points below.
All in one VR Headset PicoVR June2016:
a. Link: http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/2016/04/19/pico-neo-all-in-one-virtual-reality-headset-base-on-qualcomm-snapdragon-820/
b. http://www.picovr.com/en/neo.html
c. Pico is owned by Chinese Company Goer Tek Inc – Manufacture for Oculus, PSVR, Samsung Gear VR.
d. What's different? Controller holds the: cpu, ram, storage, battery. This means a light HMD
e. How does it compare? Lower resolution than Vive/Rift, 90hz refresh rate (same as Rift and Vive), Cardboard is 60hz.
f. Battery – 3 hours continuous
g. What else? Controllers - normal game pad and some that look very similar to PlayStation Move motion controller,
h. Running on Android – What about games? English/Chinese support. Only 3 to begin with from Audio Arena, EvilRobot Traffic Jam, WaddleHome – all editor picks on Oculus store.
i. Price? 3399RMB = 525USD or HMD only 300USD
The Untold Story of Magic Leap by Peter Yang of Wired
a. Link: http://www.wired.com/2016/04/magic-leap-vr/
b. Watch the demo video –
c. https://www.magicleap.com/#/home
d. Education is definitely a focus for themhttps://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-04-26T18_39_45-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-04-26T18_39_45-07_00Wed, 27 Apr 2016 01:39:45 +00002018-12-302016-04-27https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-04-26T18_39_45-07_00
IT Babble1732noThis episode is all about virtual reality, mixed reality and augmented reality headsets and the impact we think it will have on education in general. Only one topic but a lot to talk about! Check out the talking points below.
All in one VR Headset PicoVR June2016:
a. Link: http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/2016/04/19/pico-neo-all-in-one-virtual-reality-headset-base-on-qualcomm-snapdragon-820/
b. http://www.picovr.com/en/neo.html
c. Pico is owned by Chinese Company Goer Tek Inc – Manufacture for Oculus, PSVR, Samsung Gear VR.
d. What's different? Controller holds the: cpu, ram, storage, battery. This means a light HMD
e. How does it compare? Lower resolution than Vive/Rift, 90hz refresh rate (same as Rift and Vive), Cardboard is 60hz.
f. Battery – 3 hours continuous
g. What else? Controllers - normal game pad and some that look very similar to PlayStation Move motion controller,
h. Running on Android – What about games? English/Chinese support. Only 3 to begin with from Audio Arena, EvilRobot Traffic Jam, WaddleHome – all editor picks on Oculus store.
i. Price? 3399RMB = 525USD or HMD only 300USD
The Untold Story of Magic Leap by Peter Yang of Wired
a. Link: http://www.wired.com/2016/04/magic-leap-vr/
b. Watch the demo video –
c. https://www.magicleap.com/#/home
d. Education is definitely a focus for themThis episode is all about virtual reality, mixed reality and augmented reality headsets and the i...Episode 124 - "Schank" Education<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11372679.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This episode, Dave, Tony and Patrick talk about Roger Schank's approach to education, Nintendo's gaming workshop for kids and the Adidas tracker that is making its way into classrooms. Check out the talking points below.
Pragmatic Learning: It's not "fun" by Roger Schank of the blog Education Outrage
a. Link: http://educationoutrage.blogspot.com/2016/03/pragmatic-learning-its-not-fun.html
b. This is a long article
c. Stop building courses and create courses
d. Learning when learning is needed
e. Training is not fun
f. Dan Meyer's TedTalk: http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_meyer_math_curriculum_makeover
Nintendo partners with SF public library to teach kids about game design by Andrew Webster from The Verge
a. Link: http://www.theverge.com/2016/3/31/11327140/nintendo-super-mario-maker-education-sfpl
b. Consumer to creators
c. How can schools do this?
d. Resources needed?
US schools may soon be testing Adidas' new fitness tracker in K-12 schools by Samantha Murphy Kelly of Mashable
a. Link: http://mashable.com/2016/04/06/adidas-fitness-tracker-gym-class-students/#z7O_oBBgXPqJ
b. Interactive Health Technologies: https://ihtusa.com/
c. Really?
d. 140% increase in engagement in PE classes
e. Turning this into grades?https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-04-20T19_36_47-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-04-20T19_36_47-07_00Thu, 21 Apr 2016 02:36:47 +00002018-12-302016-04-21https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-04-20T19_36_47-07_00
IT Babble1959noThis episode, Dave, Tony and Patrick talk about Roger Schank's approach to education, Nintendo's gaming workshop for kids and the Adidas tracker that is making its way into classrooms. Check out the talking points below.
Pragmatic Learning: It's not "fun" by Roger Schank of the blog Education Outrage
a. Link: http://educationoutrage.blogspot.com/2016/03/pragmatic-learning-its-not-fun.html
b. This is a long article
c. Stop building courses and create courses
d. Learning when learning is needed
e. Training is not fun
f. Dan Meyer's TedTalk: http://www.ted.com/talks/dan_meyer_math_curriculum_makeover
Nintendo partners with SF public library to teach kids about game design by Andrew Webster from The Verge
a. Link: http://www.theverge.com/2016/3/31/11327140/nintendo-super-mario-maker-education-sfpl
b. Consumer to creators
c. How can schools do this?
d. Resources needed?
US schools may soon be testing Adidas' new fitness tracker in K-12 schools by Samantha Murphy Kelly of Mashable
a. Link: http://mashable.com/2016/04/06/adidas-fitness-tracker-gym-class-students/#z7O_oBBgXPqJ
b. Interactive Health Technologies: https://ihtusa.com/
c. Really?
d. 140% increase in engagement in PE classes
e. Turning this into grades?This episode, Dave, Tony and Patrick talk about Roger Schank's approach to education, Nintendo's ...Episode 123 - Safe Space<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11353132.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Tony, Tim, Patrick and Omar talk about Sugata Mitra's educational vision, safe spaces and more. Check out the talking points below.
Sugata Mitra and Cloud Based Education
His TED Talk:
a) https://www.ted.com/talks/sugata_mitra_build_a_school_in_the_cloud?language=en
Is this the real future of education?
b)Omar's issues with it
c) "Is knowing obsolete"
Read Hard Evidence on How to Improve Schools from the San Diego Tribune Editorial Board
a) Link: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/mar/27/big-data-public-education-teacher-effectiveness/
b) Big data when hiring teachers
c) Interesting findings
https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-04-11T19_01_47-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-04-11T19_01_47-07_00Tue, 12 Apr 2016 02:01:47 +00002018-12-302016-04-12https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-04-11T19_01_47-07_00
IT Babble2063noTony, Tim, Patrick and Omar talk about Sugata Mitra's educational vision, safe spaces and more. Check out the talking points below.
Sugata Mitra and Cloud Based Education
His TED Talk:
a) https://www.ted.com/talks/sugata_mitra_build_a_school_in_the_cloud?language=en
Is this the real future of education?
b)Omar's issues with it
c) "Is knowing obsolete"
Read Hard Evidence on How to Improve Schools from the San Diego Tribune Editorial Board
a) Link: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2016/mar/27/big-data-public-education-teacher-effectiveness/
b) Big data when hiring teachers
c) Interesting findings
Tony, Tim, Patrick and Omar talk about Sugata Mitra's educational vision, safe spaces and more. C...Episode 122 - Tim's Walkthrough Adventures<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11345061.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />On this episode, Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about curriculum mapping and how to do it the right way and Tim's exploration into classroom walkthroughs.
6. Curriculum Mapping, Your Biggest Mistake by Tony DePrato
a. Link: http://itbabble.com/2016/03/24/curriculum-mapping-your-biggest-mistake/
b. https://www.rubicon.com/
Tim's Walkthroughs Adventure
a. Engaging Teachers in Classroom Walkthroughs
i. Book by Claudia L. Edwards, Donald S. Kachur, and Judith A. Stouthttps://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-04-07T20_21_17-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-04-07T20_21_17-07_00Fri, 08 Apr 2016 03:21:17 +00002018-12-302016-04-08https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-04-07T20_21_17-07_00
IT Babble1737noOn this episode, Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about curriculum mapping and how to do it the right way and Tim's exploration into classroom walkthroughs.
6. Curriculum Mapping, Your Biggest Mistake by Tony DePrato
a. Link: http://itbabble.com/2016/03/24/curriculum-mapping-your-biggest-mistake/
b. https://www.rubicon.com/
Tim's Walkthroughs Adventure
a. Engaging Teachers in Classroom Walkthroughs
i. Book by Claudia L. Edwards, Donald S. Kachur, and Judith A. StoutOn this episode, Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about curriculum mapping and how to do it the right w...Episode 121 - Mike Tyson vs. OneNote<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11330023.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Today, Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about OneNote, how Eisenhower stayed organized IFTT and IpMan 3. Check out the talking points below.
1. OneNote – Tim wants to punch your face
2. Tony’s Post – What is Important is Seldom Urgent a. Link: http://itbabble.com/2016/03/13/what-is-important-is-seldom-urgent/
b. Eisenhower’s method – why is it better c. http://jamesclear.com/eisenhower-box
d. Apps or software to help e. Appfluence – Priority Matrix: https://appfluence.com/
How to deal with mobiles in the classroom
a. Can’t be ignored
b. Dangers vs Benefits
If This, Then That: Link Apps Together To Double Productivity by Kendra Perkins
a. Link: http://itbabble.com/2016/03/12/if-this-then-that-links-apps-together-to-double-your-productivity/
b. Who uses IFTTT
c. Free for Android, iOS d. Check out their recipes: https://ifttt.com/recipes
For your viewing pleasure Ip Man 3 - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2888046/?ref_=nv_sr_1https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-03-31T18_08_05-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-03-31T18_08_05-07_00Fri, 01 Apr 2016 01:08:05 +00002018-12-302016-04-01https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-03-31T18_08_05-07_00
IT Babble1964noToday, Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about OneNote, how Eisenhower stayed organized IFTT and IpMan 3. Check out the talking points below.
1. OneNote – Tim wants to punch your face
2. Tony’s Post – What is Important is Seldom Urgent a. Link: http://itbabble.com/2016/03/13/what-is-important-is-seldom-urgent/
b. Eisenhower’s method – why is it better c. http://jamesclear.com/eisenhower-box
d. Apps or software to help e. Appfluence – Priority Matrix: https://appfluence.com/
How to deal with mobiles in the classroom
a. Can’t be ignored
b. Dangers vs Benefits
If This, Then That: Link Apps Together To Double Productivity by Kendra Perkins
a. Link: http://itbabble.com/2016/03/12/if-this-then-that-links-apps-together-to-double-your-productivity/
b. Who uses IFTTT
c. Free for Android, iOS d. Check out their recipes: https://ifttt.com/recipes
For your viewing pleasure Ip Man 3 - http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2888046/?ref_=nv_sr_1Today, Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about OneNote, how Eisenhower stayed organized IFTT and IpMan 3...Episode 120 - Everything buckets<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11318711.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />On this episode, Tim, Tony, Omar and Patrick talk about so-called "everything buckets" like Evernote and OneNote and talk about Matrix style learning. Check out the talking points below.
Avoid "Everything Buckets," aka Why I Can't Get into Apps Like Evernote by Adam Pash of LifeHacker
a. Link: http://lifehacker.com/5666954/avoid-everything-buckets-aka-why-i-cant-get-into-apps-like-evernote
b. Do you use everything buckets? Which ones?
c. Alex Payne's article on everything buckets: http://al3x.net/2009/01/31/against-everything-buckets.html
The Allure of 'Matrix-Style Learning' by Audrey Watters of Hackeducation
a. Link: http://hackeducation.com/2016/03/02/matrix
b. No this hasn't happened
c. What if there was instant learning?
d. What would that look like and what would the consequences be?https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-03-26T15_19_42-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-03-26T15_19_42-07_00Sat, 26 Mar 2016 22:19:42 +00002018-12-302016-03-26https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-03-26T15_19_42-07_00
IT Babble1296noOn this episode, Tim, Tony, Omar and Patrick talk about so-called "everything buckets" like Evernote and OneNote and talk about Matrix style learning. Check out the talking points below.
Avoid "Everything Buckets," aka Why I Can't Get into Apps Like Evernote by Adam Pash of LifeHacker
a. Link: http://lifehacker.com/5666954/avoid-everything-buckets-aka-why-i-cant-get-into-apps-like-evernote
b. Do you use everything buckets? Which ones?
c. Alex Payne's article on everything buckets: http://al3x.net/2009/01/31/against-everything-buckets.html
The Allure of 'Matrix-Style Learning' by Audrey Watters of Hackeducation
a. Link: http://hackeducation.com/2016/03/02/matrix
b. No this hasn't happened
c. What if there was instant learning?
d. What would that look like and what would the consequences be?On this episode, Tim, Tony, Omar and Patrick talk about so-called "everything buckets" like Evern...Episode 119 - Dave's Nightmare<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11309217.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Tony, Tim, Patrick, Omar (yes-he's back!) and DAVE talk about VR, Amazon's educational announcement and children's advice to parents about social media. Check out the talking points below.
Update on Dave – Oh God is he OK?
VR Update from Tim!
a. http://sulon.com/blog/sulon-q-sneak-peek b. https://vimeo.com/158922156
c. http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/03/18/playstation-vr-launch-bundle-pre-orders-start-tuesday/
3. Amazon eyes up education, plans a free platform for learning materials by Ingrid Lundgren of TechCrunch
a. Link: http://techcrunch.com/2016/03/11/amazon-eyes-up-education-plans-a-free-platform-for-learning-materials/
b. Completely open and free
c. Taking on textbooks
d. Do you think it will be another LMS?
e. Most likely US only when it launches
Children to Parents: 'Don't Post About Me on Facebook Without Asking Me' from Slashdot
a. Link: http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/tJNf2NoC0Xs/children-to-parents-dont-post-about-me-on-facebook-without-asking-me
b. 7 guidelines that research have discovered about children, parents and social media
c. What would this research say about teachers and students?
d. What are some big no-no'shttps://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-03-21T21_10_59-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-03-21T21_10_59-07_00Tue, 22 Mar 2016 04:10:59 +00002018-12-302016-03-22https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-03-21T21_10_59-07_00
IT Babble1477noTony, Tim, Patrick, Omar (yes-he's back!) and DAVE talk about VR, Amazon's educational announcement and children's advice to parents about social media. Check out the talking points below.
Update on Dave – Oh God is he OK?
VR Update from Tim!
a. http://sulon.com/blog/sulon-q-sneak-peek b. https://vimeo.com/158922156
c. http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/03/18/playstation-vr-launch-bundle-pre-orders-start-tuesday/
3. Amazon eyes up education, plans a free platform for learning materials by Ingrid Lundgren of TechCrunch
a. Link: http://techcrunch.com/2016/03/11/amazon-eyes-up-education-plans-a-free-platform-for-learning-materials/
b. Completely open and free
c. Taking on textbooks
d. Do you think it will be another LMS?
e. Most likely US only when it launches
Children to Parents: 'Don't Post About Me on Facebook Without Asking Me' from Slashdot
a. Link: http://rss.slashdot.org/~r/Slashdot/slashdot/~3/tJNf2NoC0Xs/children-to-parents-dont-post-about-me-on-facebook-without-asking-me
b. 7 guidelines that research have discovered about children, parents and social media
c. What would this research say about teachers and students?
d. What are some big no-no'sTony, Tim, Patrick, Omar (yes-he's back!) and DAVE talk about VR, Amazon's educational announceme...Episode 118 - Parlez Vous Xerox?<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11303950.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about OneDrive at great length and the new Xerox translation service. Check out the talking points below.
OneDrive Can Now Scan Your Whiteboard or Documents, Turn Them Into PDFs by Eric Ravenscraft of LifeHacker
a. Link: http://lifehacker.com/onedrive-can-now-scan-your-whiteboard-or-documents-tur-1764240572
b. A game changer?
c. Groups
d. Thoughts
e. Watch out though if you're a Windows 10 user
Xerox Photocopiers Can Now Translate Whatever You're Copying by Andrew Liszewski
a. Thoughts?
b. http://gizmodo.com/xerox-photocopiers-can-now-translate-whatever-youre-cop-1764028266https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-03-19T11_40_17-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-03-19T11_40_17-07_00Sat, 19 Mar 2016 18:40:17 +00002018-12-302016-03-19https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-03-19T11_40_17-07_00
IT Babble1236noTim, Tony and Patrick talk about OneDrive at great length and the new Xerox translation service. Check out the talking points below.
OneDrive Can Now Scan Your Whiteboard or Documents, Turn Them Into PDFs by Eric Ravenscraft of LifeHacker
a. Link: http://lifehacker.com/onedrive-can-now-scan-your-whiteboard-or-documents-tur-1764240572
b. A game changer?
c. Groups
d. Thoughts
e. Watch out though if you're a Windows 10 user
Xerox Photocopiers Can Now Translate Whatever You're Copying by Andrew Liszewski
a. Thoughts?
b. http://gizmodo.com/xerox-photocopiers-can-now-translate-whatever-youre-cop-1764028266Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about OneDrive at great length and the new Xerox translation service. ...Episode 117 - Rating everyone!<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11299272.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about another good Chrome extension (Papier) and about the people rating app: Peeple. Check out the talking points below!
Chrome extension – Papier
a. Link: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj-hvT4hLTLAhUCuoMKHRCYCLQQFggdMAA&url=https%253A%252F%252Fchrome.google.com%252Fwebstore%252Fdetail%252Fpapier%252Fhhjeaokafplhjoogdemakihhdhffacia&usg=AFQjCNHLlfsfQJXZI8iAdRJJY4ppqi_oVQ
b. Patrick's post: http://itbabble.com/2016/03/09/papier-a-chrome-extension-worth-checking-out/
Peeple for iOS and Android (coming soon)
a. Washington post article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2015/09/30/everyone-you-know-will-be-able-to-rate-you-on-the-terrifying-yelp-for-people-whether-you-want-them-to-or-not/
b. People rating people – how could this go wrong?
c. Peeple - http://forthepeeple.com/https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-03-16T21_51_44-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-03-16T21_51_44-07_00Thu, 17 Mar 2016 04:51:44 +00002018-12-302016-03-17https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-03-16T21_51_44-07_00
IT Babble1329noTim, Tony and Patrick talk about another good Chrome extension (Papier) and about the people rating app: Peeple. Check out the talking points below!
Chrome extension – Papier
a. Link: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj-hvT4hLTLAhUCuoMKHRCYCLQQFggdMAA&url=https%253A%252F%252Fchrome.google.com%252Fwebstore%252Fdetail%252Fpapier%252Fhhjeaokafplhjoogdemakihhdhffacia&usg=AFQjCNHLlfsfQJXZI8iAdRJJY4ppqi_oVQ
b. Patrick's post: http://itbabble.com/2016/03/09/papier-a-chrome-extension-worth-checking-out/
Peeple for iOS and Android (coming soon)
a. Washington post article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-intersect/wp/2015/09/30/everyone-you-know-will-be-able-to-rate-you-on-the-terrifying-yelp-for-people-whether-you-want-them-to-or-not/
b. People rating people – how could this go wrong?
c. Peeple - http://forthepeeple.com/Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about another good Chrome extension (Papier) and about the people rati...Episode 116 - I did the hour of code! Now what?<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11290737.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />On this episode, Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about the Hour of Code and what happens afterwards and how has Google changed the way students learn. Check out the talking points below.
Beyond Hour of Code by Tony DePrato
a. Link: http://itbabble.com/2016/02/28/beyond-hour-of-code/
b. https://hourofcode.com/us
c. What happens afterwards?
d. What are some good ideas at each level?
i. Grade calculator
ii. Something fun that you can discuss
e. Just a one-off moment in the school year
i. Too easily dismissed?
ii. Something that is accessible not scary
How Has Google Affected the Way We Learn? By Zhai Yun Tan of KQED
a. Link: http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/02/08/how-has-google-affected-the-way-students-learn/
b. Good, bad, inevitable?
c. What can't teachers do anymore?
d. What should they do?https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-03-13T13_02_11-07_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-03-13T13_02_11-07_00Sun, 13 Mar 2016 20:02:11 +00002018-12-302016-03-13https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-03-13T13_02_11-07_00
IT Babble1445noOn this episode, Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about the Hour of Code and what happens afterwards and how has Google changed the way students learn. Check out the talking points below.
Beyond Hour of Code by Tony DePrato
a. Link: http://itbabble.com/2016/02/28/beyond-hour-of-code/
b. https://hourofcode.com/us
c. What happens afterwards?
d. What are some good ideas at each level?
i. Grade calculator
ii. Something fun that you can discuss
e. Just a one-off moment in the school year
i. Too easily dismissed?
ii. Something that is accessible not scary
How Has Google Affected the Way We Learn? By Zhai Yun Tan of KQED
a. Link: http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2016/02/08/how-has-google-affected-the-way-students-learn/
b. Good, bad, inevitable?
c. What can't teachers do anymore?
d. What should they do?On this episode, Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about the Hour of Code and what happens afterwards an...Episode 115 - Did you rasterbate?<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11283263.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Tony, Tim and Patrick take on Kiddle.co, the Rasterbator and share what podcasts we listen to. Check out the talking points and links below.
1. Kiddle.co - A visual search engine that is safe for kids
a. Link: http://m.slashdot.org/story/307933
b. http://kiddle.co/
c. Trying to hard to protect kids
d. Better to have a conversation than sweeping it under the rug
e. Are visual searches just too risky anyway? f. http://www.kidrex.org/
g. Open DNS - https://www.opendns.com/
2. Rasterbation: Just as Fun as It Sounds by Kendra Perkins
a. Link: http://itbabble.com/2016/02/28/rasterbation/ b. Link: http://rasterbator.net/
c. Creates large posters by enlarging and breaking an image into multiple sheets of paper.
d. Block Posters - http://www.blockposters.com/
3. Podcasts that we listen to
a. Tony - No Agenda Show, Stuff You Should Know, Stuff to Blow Your Mind
b. Tim - Future Tense, Tim Ferris Show, Joe Rogan Experience, Hardcore Histories, Common Sense, Guardian Tech
c. Patrick - IT Babble, TWIT, No Agenda, CinemaSins – Sincast, WTF, PTIhttps://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-03-09T17_14_27-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-03-09T17_14_27-08_00Thu, 10 Mar 2016 01:14:27 +00002018-12-302016-03-10https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-03-09T17_14_27-08_00
IT Babble1543noTony, Tim and Patrick take on Kiddle.co, the Rasterbator and share what podcasts we listen to. Check out the talking points and links below.
1. Kiddle.co - A visual search engine that is safe for kids
a. Link: http://m.slashdot.org/story/307933
b. http://kiddle.co/
c. Trying to hard to protect kids
d. Better to have a conversation than sweeping it under the rug
e. Are visual searches just too risky anyway? f. http://www.kidrex.org/
g. Open DNS - https://www.opendns.com/
2. Rasterbation: Just as Fun as It Sounds by Kendra Perkins
a. Link: http://itbabble.com/2016/02/28/rasterbation/ b. Link: http://rasterbator.net/
c. Creates large posters by enlarging and breaking an image into multiple sheets of paper.
d. Block Posters - http://www.blockposters.com/
3. Podcasts that we listen to
a. Tony - No Agenda Show, Stuff You Should Know, Stuff to Blow Your Mind
b. Tim - Future Tense, Tim Ferris Show, Joe Rogan Experience, Hardcore Histories, Common Sense, Guardian Tech
c. Patrick - IT Babble, TWIT, No Agenda, CinemaSins – Sincast, WTF, PTITony, Tim and Patrick take on Kiddle.co, the Rasterbator and share what podcasts we listen to. Ch...Episode 114 - Tony uses IE6<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11278769.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Tony, Tim, Dave and Patrick talk about Chrome extensions and Remix which is Android as a desktop OS. Check out the talking points below.
New for all you O365/Chrome users:
a. Link: http://www.omgchrome.com/microsoft-brings-office-online-chrome-web-store/
b. Microsoft Brings office online to chrome webstore – 3.5 Stars - 2,705 votes
Remix OS, a desktop-focused version of Android is coming to older PCs by James Vincent of the Verge
a. Link: http://www.theverge.com/2016/2/22/11081964/remix-os-android-desktop-beta-mwc-2016
b. Is this a way to make older computers more useful again?
c. Or should they just load Chromium on those machines?
i. Link: http://www.theverge.com/2016/2/17/11030406/neverware-google-chromebook-chromium-os-education-microsoft
ii. Neverware: http://www.neverware.com/#introtext-3https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-03-07T17_22_49-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-03-07T17_22_49-08_00Tue, 08 Mar 2016 01:22:49 +00002018-12-302016-03-08https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-03-07T17_22_49-08_00
IT Babble1591noTony, Tim, Dave and Patrick talk about Chrome extensions and Remix which is Android as a desktop OS. Check out the talking points below.
New for all you O365/Chrome users:
a. Link: http://www.omgchrome.com/microsoft-brings-office-online-chrome-web-store/
b. Microsoft Brings office online to chrome webstore – 3.5 Stars - 2,705 votes
Remix OS, a desktop-focused version of Android is coming to older PCs by James Vincent of the Verge
a. Link: http://www.theverge.com/2016/2/22/11081964/remix-os-android-desktop-beta-mwc-2016
b. Is this a way to make older computers more useful again?
c. Or should they just load Chromium on those machines?
i. Link: http://www.theverge.com/2016/2/17/11030406/neverware-google-chromebook-chromium-os-education-microsoft
ii. Neverware: http://www.neverware.com/#introtext-3Tony, Tim, Dave and Patrick talk about Chrome extensions and Remix which is Android as a desktop ...Episode 113 - AI is scary<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11270221.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This episode Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about ET for the Atari and how awful it is, what is coming next for computing and a VR update from Tim. Check out the talking points below.
1. FBI Muse - The man that made the worst game in history, ET on Atari: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-35560458?utm_source=pocket&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pockethits
a. More time to plan lessons, give feedback and reflect. Is this the answer to our "failing schools/teachers"?
2. What's next in computing Link: https://medium.com/@cdixon/what-s-next-in-computing-e54b870b80cc#.qvxyajhme
a. So what's next in education?
i. Flipped classroom, IEP, Virtual Instruction, VR,
3. VR update: Will the Galaxy 7 help VR become adopted by the masses?
Link:http://www.gizmag.com/free-gear-vr-galaxy-s7-deal/42004/https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-03-03T19_05_25-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-03-03T19_05_25-08_00Fri, 04 Mar 2016 03:05:25 +00002018-12-302016-03-05https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-03-03T19_05_25-08_00
IT Babble1488noThis episode Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about ET for the Atari and how awful it is, what is coming next for computing and a VR update from Tim. Check out the talking points below.
1. FBI Muse - The man that made the worst game in history, ET on Atari: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-35560458?utm_source=pocket&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pockethits
a. More time to plan lessons, give feedback and reflect. Is this the answer to our "failing schools/teachers"?
2. What's next in computing Link: https://medium.com/@cdixon/what-s-next-in-computing-e54b870b80cc#.qvxyajhme
a. So what's next in education?
i. Flipped classroom, IEP, Virtual Instruction, VR,
3. VR update: Will the Galaxy 7 help VR become adopted by the masses?
Link:http://www.gizmag.com/free-gear-vr-galaxy-s7-deal/42004/This episode Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about ET for the Atari and how awful it is, what is comin...Episode 112 - Frown face<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11247014.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Today we are joined by Omar, Tim, Tony and Patrick as they discuss about an interesting observation by Tom Whitby and whether old fashioned classroom management is as effective as these new fangled apps. Check out the talking points below.
4We Need to Put a Woman on the Moon by Tom Whitby of My Island View
a. Link: https://tomwhitby.wordpress.com/2016/02/08/we-need-to-put-a-woman-on-the-moon/
b. Do you think he is right?
c. Is there a connection to more female teachers to using less technology in classrooms?
d. Thoughts or experiences?
Classroom management showdown: Names on the board vs. ClassDojo
a. ClassDojo link: https://www.classdojo.com/
b. Smiley and frown face on the board: http://ukedchat.com/2015/09/02/the-smiley-game-the-frowny-system-by-lessontoolbox/?utm_source=ReviveOldPost&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost
c. Which is better folks?https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-02-22T17_59_58-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-02-22T17_59_58-08_00Tue, 23 Feb 2016 01:59:58 +00002018-12-302016-02-23https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-02-22T17_59_58-08_00
IT Babble1297noToday we are joined by Omar, Tim, Tony and Patrick as they discuss about an interesting observation by Tom Whitby and whether old fashioned classroom management is as effective as these new fangled apps. Check out the talking points below.
4We Need to Put a Woman on the Moon by Tom Whitby of My Island View
a. Link: https://tomwhitby.wordpress.com/2016/02/08/we-need-to-put-a-woman-on-the-moon/
b. Do you think he is right?
c. Is there a connection to more female teachers to using less technology in classrooms?
d. Thoughts or experiences?
Classroom management showdown: Names on the board vs. ClassDojo
a. ClassDojo link: https://www.classdojo.com/
b. Smiley and frown face on the board: http://ukedchat.com/2015/09/02/the-smiley-game-the-frowny-system-by-lessontoolbox/?utm_source=ReviveOldPost&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ReviveOldPost
c. Which is better folks?Today we are joined by Omar, Tim, Tony and Patrick as they discuss about an interesting observati...Episode 111 - WRONG!<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11240444.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Tony, Tim, Omar and Patrick discuss Tony's post about how everyone is Ed Tech has it wrong, 12 tools you need to survive and why the FBI really needs a teacher's help. Check out the talking points below.
Tony's Post - Quotes and Comments in Ed.Tech- Everyone Has It Wrong
a. Link: http://itbabble.com/2016/02/12/quotes-and-comments-about-progress-in-ed-tech-everyone-has-it-wrong/
b. Are apps really that bad Tony? Are there any exceptions?
c. Do you think apps with a singular purpose stifle innovation?
d. Thoughts from everyone
The Twelve Tools You Need For Survival in One Graphic by Melanie Pinola of LifeHacker
a. Link: http://lifehacker.com/the-12-types-of-tools-you-need-for-survival-in-one-gra-1758285171?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+lifehacker%2Ffull+%28Lifehacker%29
b. Infographic created by EmergencyEssentials
c. Should schools teach have this type of class?
d. What other classes would you add? Shop, Home Economics, etc.
The FBI teaches teens about extremism with a game that defies logic by Chris Vleazco of Engadget
a. Link: http://www.engadget.com/2016/02/13/the-fbi-game-makes-zero-sense/
b. Play the game: https://cve.fbi.gov/whatis/?state=blameSection1
c. What has the FBI done wrong?
d. Better ways?https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-02-19T20_58_36-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-02-19T20_58_36-08_00Sat, 20 Feb 2016 04:58:36 +00002018-12-302016-02-20https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-02-19T20_58_36-08_00
IT Babble1400noTony, Tim, Omar and Patrick discuss Tony's post about how everyone is Ed Tech has it wrong, 12 tools you need to survive and why the FBI really needs a teacher's help. Check out the talking points below.
Tony's Post - Quotes and Comments in Ed.Tech- Everyone Has It Wrong
a. Link: http://itbabble.com/2016/02/12/quotes-and-comments-about-progress-in-ed-tech-everyone-has-it-wrong/
b. Are apps really that bad Tony? Are there any exceptions?
c. Do you think apps with a singular purpose stifle innovation?
d. Thoughts from everyone
The Twelve Tools You Need For Survival in One Graphic by Melanie Pinola of LifeHacker
a. Link: http://lifehacker.com/the-12-types-of-tools-you-need-for-survival-in-one-gra-1758285171?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+lifehacker%2Ffull+%28Lifehacker%29
b. Infographic created by EmergencyEssentials
c. Should schools teach have this type of class?
d. What other classes would you add? Shop, Home Economics, etc.
The FBI teaches teens about extremism with a game that defies logic by Chris Vleazco of Engadget
a. Link: http://www.engadget.com/2016/02/13/the-fbi-game-makes-zero-sense/
b. Play the game: https://cve.fbi.gov/whatis/?state=blameSection1
c. What has the FBI done wrong?
d. Better ways?Tony, Tim, Omar and Patrick discuss Tony's post about how everyone is Ed Tech has it wrong, 12 to...Episode 110 - #Tim G Treebeard<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11233682.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This episode Tony, Dave and Patrick talk about the crappy WiFi in The White House and people claiming hashtags from Twitter and putting them on their resumes. Check out the talking notes below.
Obamas Say Wi-Fi Service in White House 'Sketchy' from the AP Wire
a. Link: http://news.yahoo.com/obamas-seek-better-wifi-next-first-couple-091141933--politics.html?.gg_forward=true
b. Not even the PoTUS can get solid Wi-Fi
c. Should communities and administration curb their expectations?
d. What problems interfere with WiFi?
People are putting credit for hashtags on their resume
a. https://mobile.twitter.com/itbabble/status/697601243250692096
b. Should we even care about this?https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-02-16T16_44_20-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-02-16T16_44_20-08_00Wed, 17 Feb 2016 00:44:20 +00002018-12-302016-02-17https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-02-16T16_44_20-08_00
IT Babble1027noThis episode Tony, Dave and Patrick talk about the crappy WiFi in The White House and people claiming hashtags from Twitter and putting them on their resumes. Check out the talking notes below.
Obamas Say Wi-Fi Service in White House 'Sketchy' from the AP Wire
a. Link: http://news.yahoo.com/obamas-seek-better-wifi-next-first-couple-091141933--politics.html?.gg_forward=true
b. Not even the PoTUS can get solid Wi-Fi
c. Should communities and administration curb their expectations?
d. What problems interfere with WiFi?
People are putting credit for hashtags on their resume
a. https://mobile.twitter.com/itbabble/status/697601243250692096
b. Should we even care about this?This episode Tony, Dave and Patrick talk about the crappy WiFi in The White House and people clai...Episode 109 - Fancy water<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11227430.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Tony, Dave and Patrick are back after the Chinese New Year delayed the podcast and it is a great one. They talk about the future of photography in school, an educator's workspace and about a new type of communication app that is free to use. Check out the talking points below.
The future of photography in schools - DSLR vs Smartphones
a. Link: http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/01/shootout-redux-smartphone-camera-vs-tricked-out-dslr-one-year-later/ by Lee Hutchinson of Ars Technica
b. Instead of teaching good photography with complex DSLR, should we teach basic smartphone shooting and then touching it up in Photoshop/LightRoom?
c. http://lifehacker.com/5815742/basics-of-photography-the-complete-guide
An educator's workspace
a. Link: http://lifehacker.com/take-a-moment-and-assess-your-workspace-for-productivit-1754626706 by Alan Henry of LifeHacker
b. What does yours look like?
c. How often do you revamp change it?
d. Tony's rule: If you don't use it at least once a month don't put it on your desk
e. Kneeling chair: http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Ergonomically-Designed-Casters-Memory/dp/B002L15NSK f. Sit stand desk: http://www.thehumansolution.com/height-adjustable-sit-stand-desk.html g. Gina Tapani's workspace: http://lifehacker.com/5932887/im-gina-trapani-and-this-is-how-i-work
New app aims to improve teacher parent-teacher communication on eSchool News
a. Link: http://www.eschoolnews.com/2016/02/10/new-app-aims-to-improve-parent-teacher-communication/
b. This is a press release not a story
c. Bloomz: https://www.bloomz.net/
d. Bloomz Overview video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkiTA_acE8E
e. Closed social network and communication system for schools
f. Calendars, easy communication, scheduling of conferences, reminders, etc.
g. Is there a problem? Is this the best solution?https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-02-14T08_02_47-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-02-14T08_02_47-08_00Sun, 14 Feb 2016 16:02:47 +00002018-12-302016-02-14https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-02-14T08_02_47-08_00
IT Babble1328noTony, Dave and Patrick are back after the Chinese New Year delayed the podcast and it is a great one. They talk about the future of photography in school, an educator's workspace and about a new type of communication app that is free to use. Check out the talking points below.
The future of photography in schools - DSLR vs Smartphones
a. Link: http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/01/shootout-redux-smartphone-camera-vs-tricked-out-dslr-one-year-later/ by Lee Hutchinson of Ars Technica
b. Instead of teaching good photography with complex DSLR, should we teach basic smartphone shooting and then touching it up in Photoshop/LightRoom?
c. http://lifehacker.com/5815742/basics-of-photography-the-complete-guide
An educator's workspace
a. Link: http://lifehacker.com/take-a-moment-and-assess-your-workspace-for-productivit-1754626706 by Alan Henry of LifeHacker
b. What does yours look like?
c. How often do you revamp change it?
d. Tony's rule: If you don't use it at least once a month don't put it on your desk
e. Kneeling chair: http://www.amazon.com/Smart-Ergonomically-Designed-Casters-Memory/dp/B002L15NSK f. Sit stand desk: http://www.thehumansolution.com/height-adjustable-sit-stand-desk.html g. Gina Tapani's workspace: http://lifehacker.com/5932887/im-gina-trapani-and-this-is-how-i-work
New app aims to improve teacher parent-teacher communication on eSchool News
a. Link: http://www.eschoolnews.com/2016/02/10/new-app-aims-to-improve-parent-teacher-communication/
b. This is a press release not a story
c. Bloomz: https://www.bloomz.net/
d. Bloomz Overview video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkiTA_acE8E
e. Closed social network and communication system for schools
f. Calendars, easy communication, scheduling of conferences, reminders, etc.
g. Is there a problem? Is this the best solution?Tony, Dave and Patrick are back after the Chinese New Year delayed the podcast and it is a great ...Episode 108 - Trademark Tim goes to Graceland<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11206135.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Tim, Tony and Patrick are discussing Trademark and intellectual property issues in schools and the WriteLab service that helps improve student writing. Check out the talking points below.
Intellectual Property and Schools
a. Link: http://hackeducation.com/2015/01/14/openness-and-ownership/ by Audrey Waters of Hackeducation
b. Link: http://www.theverge.com/2016/2/1/10883856/fine-bros-entertainment-react-world-licensing by Vlad Savov of The Verge
c. The Fine Brothers trademarked "React" and YouTubers lost their minds
d. Update: They abandoned their attempts
e. Should schools go about trademarking units/lesson plans?
f. Should teachers/students be worried of this trend?
g. Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/
h. TES: https://www.tes.com/us/
Write Lab – AI and the path to better writing a. Link: http://hechingerreport.org/robo-reader-redux-can-a-curious-computer-improve-student-writing/
b. Is this a threat to teachers? Are we becoming obsolete?
c. How long until something like this is widespread and accurate? Acquisition opportunity for Google/Apple/Microsoft
d. $5 Per Semester, Per student – Current Promotion e. Hemingway App: http://www.hemingwayapp.com/https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-02-04T05_40_08-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-02-04T05_40_08-08_00Thu, 04 Feb 2016 13:40:08 +00002018-12-302016-02-04https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-02-04T05_40_08-08_00
IT Babble1214noTim, Tony and Patrick are discussing Trademark and intellectual property issues in schools and the WriteLab service that helps improve student writing. Check out the talking points below.
Intellectual Property and Schools
a. Link: http://hackeducation.com/2015/01/14/openness-and-ownership/ by Audrey Waters of Hackeducation
b. Link: http://www.theverge.com/2016/2/1/10883856/fine-bros-entertainment-react-world-licensing by Vlad Savov of The Verge
c. The Fine Brothers trademarked "React" and YouTubers lost their minds
d. Update: They abandoned their attempts
e. Should schools go about trademarking units/lesson plans?
f. Should teachers/students be worried of this trend?
g. Teachers Pay Teachers: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/
h. TES: https://www.tes.com/us/
Write Lab – AI and the path to better writing a. Link: http://hechingerreport.org/robo-reader-redux-can-a-curious-computer-improve-student-writing/
b. Is this a threat to teachers? Are we becoming obsolete?
c. How long until something like this is widespread and accurate? Acquisition opportunity for Google/Apple/Microsoft
d. $5 Per Semester, Per student – Current Promotion e. Hemingway App: http://www.hemingwayapp.com/Tim, Tony and Patrick are discussing Trademark and intellectual property issues in schools and th...Episode 107 - Groundhog day<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11202818.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Tony, Tim and Patrick get together and babble about some great ed tech issues. Check out the talking points below and happy Groundhog day.
The Future of Big Data Analytics in K-12 Education by Benjamin Herold of Education Week
a. Link: http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2016/01/13/the-future-of-big-data-and-analytics.html?qs=ALTSCHOOL
b. This is a LOT more data that is being "captured"
c. altschool - https://www.altschool.com/
d. A lot more going on there than just gathering data
e. Year long projects - each project is different from child to child based on data collected
f. How much of this will be adopted by mainstream education?
g. Apple acquires LearnSprout - http://www.macrumors.com/2016/01/28/apple-acquires-education-company-learnsprout/ by Juli Clover of MacRumors
h. Link: http://www.learnsprout.com/
i. Newsela - https://newsela.com/
Microsoft says it’s not the Surface’s fault your team lost
a. Link: http://www.theverge.com/2016/1/26/10835238/microsoft-surface-nfl-network-issues-response
b. Is the NFL a good place to road-test tech for schools?
c. As an IT director, how do you budget in damages to school devices?
d. Should students, teachers or parents be responsible?
e. Microsoft said the network was the issue here, not the Surface itself. How many learning hours do we loose each week thanks to inconsistent networks? Is it always worth it?https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-02-02T14_08_16-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-02-02T14_08_16-08_00Tue, 02 Feb 2016 22:08:16 +00002018-12-302016-02-02https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-02-02T14_08_16-08_00
IT Babble1497noTony, Tim and Patrick get together and babble about some great ed tech issues. Check out the talking points below and happy Groundhog day.
The Future of Big Data Analytics in K-12 Education by Benjamin Herold of Education Week
a. Link: http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2016/01/13/the-future-of-big-data-and-analytics.html?qs=ALTSCHOOL
b. This is a LOT more data that is being "captured"
c. altschool - https://www.altschool.com/
d. A lot more going on there than just gathering data
e. Year long projects - each project is different from child to child based on data collected
f. How much of this will be adopted by mainstream education?
g. Apple acquires LearnSprout - http://www.macrumors.com/2016/01/28/apple-acquires-education-company-learnsprout/ by Juli Clover of MacRumors
h. Link: http://www.learnsprout.com/
i. Newsela - https://newsela.com/
Microsoft says it’s not the Surface’s fault your team lost
a. Link: http://www.theverge.com/2016/1/26/10835238/microsoft-surface-nfl-network-issues-response
b. Is the NFL a good place to road-test tech for schools?
c. As an IT director, how do you budget in damages to school devices?
d. Should students, teachers or parents be responsible?
e. Microsoft said the network was the issue here, not the Surface itself. How many learning hours do we loose each week thanks to inconsistent networks? Is it always worth it?Tony, Tim and Patrick get together and babble about some great ed tech issues. Check out the talk...Episode 106 - Save Tony<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11183497.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Today we discuss why Tony is missing, is Sesame Street on its way out and should schools even consider purchasing iPads now that Google Chromebooks make up more than 50% of devices in US schools. Check out the show notes below.
What Will HBO's Sesame Street Look Like? by Jessica Pressler of Vulture
a. Link: http://www.vulture.com/2016/01/what-does-hbo-mean-for-sesame-street.html
b. Is this the beginning of the end?
c. Thoughts? Do schools still use it much anymore? d. Reading Rainbow - https://www.readingrainbow.com/ e. Malcolm Gladwell The Tipping Point - http://gladwell.com/the-tipping-point/
Apple loses more ground to Google's Chromebook in education market
a. Link: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2016/01/11/apple-loses-more-ground-googles-chromebook-education-market/78323158/
b. iPad Mini 2 - http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-ipad/ipad-mini-2
c. If you're looking for devices do you even consider iPads anymore?
https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-01-25T06_02_49-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-01-25T06_02_49-08_00Mon, 25 Jan 2016 14:02:49 +00002018-12-302016-01-25https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-01-25T06_02_49-08_00
IT Babble1380noToday we discuss why Tony is missing, is Sesame Street on its way out and should schools even consider purchasing iPads now that Google Chromebooks make up more than 50% of devices in US schools. Check out the show notes below.
What Will HBO's Sesame Street Look Like? by Jessica Pressler of Vulture
a. Link: http://www.vulture.com/2016/01/what-does-hbo-mean-for-sesame-street.html
b. Is this the beginning of the end?
c. Thoughts? Do schools still use it much anymore? d. Reading Rainbow - https://www.readingrainbow.com/ e. Malcolm Gladwell The Tipping Point - http://gladwell.com/the-tipping-point/
Apple loses more ground to Google's Chromebook in education market
a. Link: http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/news/2016/01/11/apple-loses-more-ground-googles-chromebook-education-market/78323158/
b. iPad Mini 2 - http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-ipad/ipad-mini-2
c. If you're looking for devices do you even consider iPads anymore?
Today we discuss why Tony is missing, is Sesame Street on its way out and should schools even con...Episode 105 - Passwords<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11176473.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Tim, Dave and Patrick discuss ergonomics in classrooms, passwords and Amazon within schools. Check out the talking points below!
Ergonomics - Students and Teachers
a. Link: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/124981/20160117/stand-up-desks-in-school-may-improve-students-brain-function-study.htm
b. Link: http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/13/1/59
c. Link: http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/california-school-children-step-standing-desks-n449496
d. Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/standing-desk-sitting-danger-study_us_561e87aee4b050c6c4a3bb7f
The 25 Most Popular Passwords of 2015 by Jamie Condliffe of Gizmodo
a. Link: http://gizmodo.com/the-25-most-popular-passwords-of-2015-were-all-such-id-1753591514
b. Should we teach students about good password practices?
c. How much time and when?
Amazon exec: Our drones will deliver in 30 minutes or less by Katie Collins of CNET
a. Shouldn't schools buy everything the can through here!
b. Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DBYBNEE?tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=42852692325&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3428621605230220944&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_cp4b2ukra_ehttps://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-01-21T21_05_17-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-01-21T21_05_17-08_00Fri, 22 Jan 2016 05:05:17 +00002018-12-302016-01-22https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-01-21T21_05_17-08_00
IT Babble1594noTim, Dave and Patrick discuss ergonomics in classrooms, passwords and Amazon within schools. Check out the talking points below!
Ergonomics - Students and Teachers
a. Link: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/124981/20160117/stand-up-desks-in-school-may-improve-students-brain-function-study.htm
b. Link: http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/13/1/59
c. Link: http://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/california-school-children-step-standing-desks-n449496
d. Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/standing-desk-sitting-danger-study_us_561e87aee4b050c6c4a3bb7f
The 25 Most Popular Passwords of 2015 by Jamie Condliffe of Gizmodo
a. Link: http://gizmodo.com/the-25-most-popular-passwords-of-2015-were-all-such-id-1753591514
b. Should we teach students about good password practices?
c. How much time and when?
Amazon exec: Our drones will deliver in 30 minutes or less by Katie Collins of CNET
a. Shouldn't schools buy everything the can through here!
b. Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DBYBNEE?tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=42852692325&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3428621605230220944&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_cp4b2ukra_eTim, Dave and Patrick discuss ergonomics in classrooms, passwords and Amazon within schools. Chec...Episode 104 - Tablet teacher<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11168028.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Tim, Dave, Tony and Patrick will talk about putting screens on teacher's heads, iOS 9.3 and the big updates it has for schools and some more announcements concerning VR in schools. Check out the talking points below.
The other CES trend: Put a screen on it by Mat Smith at Engadget
a. Link: https://apple.news/AEuj7OQvCPky992XyWAlf7g
b. What can we put screens on in schools?
iOS 9.3
a. Link: http://www.cnet.com/news/ios-9-3-update-iphone-ipad/ b. Classroom app from Apple: http://www.apple.com/education/preview/
Google getting serious with VR
a. Link: http://recode.net/2016/01/12/google-now-has-an-official-virtual-reality-boss-to-take-on-facebooks-oculus/
b. Is a topic on VR every week too much? c. HTC Vive - http://www.htcvive.com/us/ d. PlayStation VR - https://www.playstation.com/en-au/explore/ps4/features/playstation-vr/ e. Occulus Rift - https://www.oculus.com/en-us/ f. Google Cardboard - https://www.google.com/get/cardboard/https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-01-18T08_56_27-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-01-18T08_56_27-08_00Mon, 18 Jan 2016 16:56:27 +00002018-12-302016-01-18https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-01-18T08_56_27-08_00
IT Babble1530noTim, Dave, Tony and Patrick will talk about putting screens on teacher's heads, iOS 9.3 and the big updates it has for schools and some more announcements concerning VR in schools. Check out the talking points below.
The other CES trend: Put a screen on it by Mat Smith at Engadget
a. Link: https://apple.news/AEuj7OQvCPky992XyWAlf7g
b. What can we put screens on in schools?
iOS 9.3
a. Link: http://www.cnet.com/news/ios-9-3-update-iphone-ipad/ b. Classroom app from Apple: http://www.apple.com/education/preview/
Google getting serious with VR
a. Link: http://recode.net/2016/01/12/google-now-has-an-official-virtual-reality-boss-to-take-on-facebooks-oculus/
b. Is a topic on VR every week too much? c. HTC Vive - http://www.htcvive.com/us/ d. PlayStation VR - https://www.playstation.com/en-au/explore/ps4/features/playstation-vr/ e. Occulus Rift - https://www.oculus.com/en-us/ f. Google Cardboard - https://www.google.com/get/cardboard/Tim, Dave, Tony and Patrick will talk about putting screens on teacher's heads, iOS 9.3 and the b...Episode 103 - Star Wars - The Force Awakens<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11160807.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Yep, we give a quick, quick review about the latest Star Wars film. We also lament on the passing of David Bowie, talk about our favorite Google Chrome add-ons, a quick and dirty how to on podcasting and a quick PSA. All in all, it's a packed show. Check out the links and talking points below.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Review
Google Chrome Add-ons
What's your favorite?
Checker Plus for Gmail
Evernote
EyeDropper
Firebug
Grammerly
Momentum
Pixlr
Reddit Enhancement Suite
Stayfocused
PSA - Microsoft is ending support for Internet Explorer 8, 9, 10
Only Version 11 is left!
You can still use it but . . .
Podcasting: A How To
What equipment do teachers need
What services do teachers need
Advice for teachers out there?
SeeSaw - http://web.seesaw.me/
USB Microphones
Audio Technica - http://www.audio-technica.com/cgi-bin/product_search/wired_mics/mics_by_type.pl?product_type=Microphones%3A+USB
Blue - http://www.bluemic.com/desktop/
Zoom H1 - https://www.zoom.co.jp/products/handy-recorder/h1-handy-recorder
Zoom H5 - https://www.zoom.co.jp/products/handy-recorder/h5-handy-recorder
Zoom H6 - https://www.zoom.co.jp/products/field-video-recording/field-recording/h6-handy-recorder
Tascom DR40 - http://tascam.com/product/dr-40/ https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-01-14T19_44_47-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-01-14T19_44_47-08_00Fri, 15 Jan 2016 03:44:47 +00002018-12-302016-01-15https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-01-14T19_44_47-08_00
IT Babble2212noYep, we give a quick, quick review about the latest Star Wars film. We also lament on the passing of David Bowie, talk about our favorite Google Chrome add-ons, a quick and dirty how to on podcasting and a quick PSA. All in all, it's a packed show. Check out the links and talking points below.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Review
Google Chrome Add-ons
What's your favorite?
Checker Plus for Gmail
Evernote
EyeDropper
Firebug
Grammerly
Momentum
Pixlr
Reddit Enhancement Suite
Stayfocused
PSA - Microsoft is ending support for Internet Explorer 8, 9, 10
Only Version 11 is left!
You can still use it but . . .
Podcasting: A How To
What equipment do teachers need
What services do teachers need
Advice for teachers out there?
SeeSaw - http://web.seesaw.me/
USB Microphones
Audio Technica - http://www.audio-technica.com/cgi-bin/product_search/wired_mics/mics_by_type.pl?product_type=Microphones%3A+USB
Blue - http://www.bluemic.com/desktop/
Zoom H1 - https://www.zoom.co.jp/products/handy-recorder/h1-handy-recorder
Zoom H5 - https://www.zoom.co.jp/products/handy-recorder/h5-handy-recorder
Zoom H6 - https://www.zoom.co.jp/products/field-video-recording/field-recording/h6-handy-recorder
Tascom DR40 - http://tascam.com/product/dr-40/ Yep, we give a quick, quick review about the latest Star Wars film. We also lament on the passing...Episode 102 - The Perfect Propaganda Machine<img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11152842.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />Tony, Tim and Patrick discuss censorship and what it means to classrooms and the amazing Endless Mini. Check out the show notes below.
2015 was the year 'censorship' lost all meaning by Adi Robertson and Russell Brandom from The Verge
a. Link: http://www.theverge.com/2015/12/30/10649514/internet-censorship-free-speech-2015
b. Shelter or expose students?
c. Your professional opinions
d. Yea/Nay time
The Endless Mini $79 desktop PC stores as much of the Internet as it can
a. Link: http://www.pcworld.com/article/3017993/linux/the-endless-mini-79-desktop-pc-stores-as-much-of-the-internet-as-it-can.html#tk.rss_all b. Link: https://endlessm.com/
c. Option for schools in Detroit or Greece?
d. What content would you choose to have preloaded?
e. Which Wikipedia pages?https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-01-11T08_30_05-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-01-11T08_30_05-08_00Mon, 11 Jan 2016 16:30:05 +00002018-12-302016-01-11https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-01-11T08_30_05-08_00
IT Babble1864noTony, Tim and Patrick discuss censorship and what it means to classrooms and the amazing Endless Mini. Check out the show notes below.
2015 was the year 'censorship' lost all meaning by Adi Robertson and Russell Brandom from The Verge
a. Link: http://www.theverge.com/2015/12/30/10649514/internet-censorship-free-speech-2015
b. Shelter or expose students?
c. Your professional opinions
d. Yea/Nay time
The Endless Mini $79 desktop PC stores as much of the Internet as it can
a. Link: http://www.pcworld.com/article/3017993/linux/the-endless-mini-79-desktop-pc-stores-as-much-of-the-internet-as-it-can.html#tk.rss_all b. Link: https://endlessm.com/
c. Option for schools in Detroit or Greece?
d. What content would you choose to have preloaded?
e. Which Wikipedia pages?Tony, Tim and Patrick discuss censorship and what it means to classrooms and the amazing Endless ...Episode 101 - 3 Out of Toaster <img src="https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/bb/00/d1/patrickcauley42861/1400x1400_11145790.jpg" alt="itunes pic" /><br />This episode Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about what we expect from 2016, Thinga.com and if video games should be taught. Check out the talking points below.
Educational Technology Predictions for 2016?
i. Tim - Oculus Rift - not to go to headset for schools, but VR will make a bigger push into classrooms this year.
ii. Tony - Shift in a decline of Apple products and uptake of Surface like products
iii. Patrick - Agrees with both Tim and Tony
Thinga - A kid friendly search engine
a. Link: http://thinga.com/
b. Good idea or too limiting?
c. What about alternatives like Blendspace.com?
How Video Games Might Actually Help Our Brains by Kelsey Campbell-Dollaghan of Gizmodo a. Link: http://gizmodo.com/how-video-games-might-actually-help-our-brains-1739037196
b. Gamification vs. Teaching the game
c. Tim - Semester of Borderlands? Is it time for this? d. CodeSpells - http://codespells.org/https://itbabble.podomatic.com/entry/2016-01-07T15_23_34-08_00https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-01-07T15_23_34-08_00Thu, 07 Jan 2016 23:23:34 +00002018-12-302016-01-07https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/itbabble/episodes/2016-01-07T15_23_34-08_00
IT Babble1846noThis episode Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about what we expect from 2016, Thinga.com and if video games should be taught. Check out the talking points below.
Educational Technology Predictions for 2016?
i. Tim - Oculus Rift - not to go to headset for schools, but VR will make a bigger push into classrooms this year.
ii. Tony - Shift in a decline of Apple products and uptake of Surface like products
iii. Patrick - Agrees with both Tim and Tony
Thinga - A kid friendly search engine
a. Link: http://thinga.com/
b. Good idea or too limiting?
c. What about alternatives like Blendspace.com?
How Video Games Might Actually Help Our Brains by Kelsey Campbell-Dollaghan of Gizmodo a. Link: http://gizmodo.com/how-video-games-might-actually-help-our-brains-1739037196
b. Gamification vs. Teaching the game
c. Tim - Semester of Borderlands? Is it time for this? d. CodeSpells - http://codespells.org/This episode Tim, Tony and Patrick talk about what we expect from 2016, Thinga.com and if video g...